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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius PIETAS AVG S C
| Bronze | 23.6 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 | 23.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (PIETAS AVG S C) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that highlighted the Roman Empire's values and ideals. The coin's design, which includes an image of Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Pietas, represents the emperor's commitment to the Roman state religion and his efforts to promote the values of piety and loyalty among his subjects.
