Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius PIETAS AVG S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Priestly emblems: from left to right, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus, simpulum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the inscription "PIETAS AVG S C," was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the Marcomannic Wars, a series of conflicts that took place between 166 and 180 AD and involved various Germanic tribes and other groups attacking the Roman Empire's borders. Despite this turmoil, the coin still bears the image of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings, and the inscription "PIETAS AVG S C," which translates to "The Piety of the Emperor." This suggests that even during times of conflict, the Roman Empire continued to value and promote the ideals of piety and devotion to the emperor.
