Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius S C; Minerva
145 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, wearing cloak with aegis, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding round shield in left; behind Minerva, tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 celebrated the Roman Empire's military victories. The reverse side of the coin depicts a scene of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and war, standing on a captured enemy's shields, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military prowess and the power of wisdom in guiding their military campaigns. This coin is a great example of how ancient coins can provide valuable insights into the history, culture, and beliefs of past civilizations.
