Sestertius - Antoninus Pius S C, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year145-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.4 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#778, OCRE#ric.3.ant.778
Obverse descriptionHead of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum. Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionMars, draped, naked but for cloak hanging behind him, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (145-161)  - -
Catalog ID2451203140
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