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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Pupienus VICTORIA AVGG S C; Victory
238 year| Bronze | 20.3 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.3 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and palm with drapery in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG S C
Unabridged legend: Victoria Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Victory of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.57–27.65 g;Diameter varies: 27.5–34 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins, particularly during the reign of Emperor Pupienus (238 AD). The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic and continued throughout the Roman Empire's history.
