Sestertius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas
137 year| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#257096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing left, raising hand and holding incense box; to left, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
PIETAS
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Pietas. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Piety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Lucius Aelius and the goddess Pietas, is notable for its depiction of the Roman Empire's official religion during the 2nd century AD. The image of Pietas on the coin signifies the importance of religious devotion and piety in Roman culture, and highlights the close relationship between the Roman state and its official religion. This coin is a tangible representation of the Roman Empire's efforts to promote and uphold its religious beliefs, and provides a unique insight into the cultural and religious practices of ancient Rome.
