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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IVVENTAS S C; Juventas
| Bronze | 27.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juventas, in short robe, standing left, holding branch; trophy, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVVENTAS S C
Translation:
Iuventas. Senatus Consultum.
Youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD. He was known for his philosophical writings and his reign is often considered the "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire. The coin's design includes the inscription "IVVENTAS S C" which stands for "Youth" or "Juventas" in Latin, highlighting the emperor's association with vitality and vigor.
