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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Pupienus VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
238 year| Bronze | 17.9 g | 30 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 | 17.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.18–21.12 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Pupienus and the inscription "VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C," was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 238 AD was marked by political instability, with multiple emperors rising and falling from power in quick succession. Despite this, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the Sestertius denomination being a widely used coin for everyday transactions. This coin, in particular, is a testament to the resilience and endurance of the Roman Empire, even during times of upheaval.
