© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius P LICINIVS STOLO IIIVIR A A A F F S C 17 BC
17 BC year| Bronze | 21.3 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.3 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P LICINIVS STOLO IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Translation:
Publius Licinius Stolo, Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Publius Licinius Stolo, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.46–25.87 g;Diameter varies: 32–38 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an interesting image on its reverse side. It depicts a scene of a Roman soldier, known as a "Lictor," carrying a fasces, which is a bundle of rods tied together with a red ribbon. The fasces was a symbol of authority and power in ancient Rome, and it's still used in some countries' coat of arms or national symbols today.
