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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius S C; Minerva
145 year| Bronze | 25.1 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 145 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.1 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, wearing cloak with aegis, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding round shield in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.56–31.13 g;Diameter varies: 30–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and Minerva, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that were meant to promote the ideals of Roman virtue and military prowess. The image of Minerva on the coin symbolizes wisdom, intelligence, and strategic thinking, which were all qualities that Marcus Aurelius valued highly.
