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#257100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to right, 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 unique design. The image of Pietas on the coin is depicted in a very naturalistic style, with detailed folds in her clothing and a lifelike expression on her face. This level of detail was unusual for coins of that time period, and it suggests that the artist who designed the coin was particularly skilled or influential. Additionally, the use of Orichalcum, a copper-based alloy, was also uncommon for coins of that era, making this coin a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians.