Sestertius - Sabina PIETAS AVG S C; Pietas
| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 136-138 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#257014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing right; flanking her, miniature figures of the imperial couple.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVG
S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Sabina coin features an image of Pietas, the Roman goddess of piety and devotion, on its reverse side. This image symbolizes the importance of family and community values in Roman culture during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of piety as a central virtue in Roman society, highlighting the importance of respect and devotion to the gods, as well as to one's family and community.
