Sestertius (TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVI; Concordia, Hercules, Juno, Jupiter, Mercurius, and Minerva) (34-35) front Sestertius (TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVI; Concordia, Hercules, Juno, Jupiter, Mercurius, and Minerva) (34-35) back
Sestertius (TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVI; Concordia, Hercules, Juno, Jupiter, Mercurius, and Minerva) (34-35) photo
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Sestertius TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVI; Concordia, Hercules, Juno, Jupiter, Mercurius, and Minerva

 
Bronze 25.5 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
34-35
Value
1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
25.5 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247302
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend surrounding large S C.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVI

Translation:
Tiberius Caesar Divi Augusti Filius Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima Sexta.
Tiberius Caesar, son of divine Augustus, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 36th time.

Comment

Mass varies: 23.54–27.52 g;
Diameter varies: 34–35.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, and that the ruling powers wanted to promote a message of unity and cooperation among the population.