Sestertius - Antoninus Pius VOTA SOL DEC II COS IIII S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year158-159
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.8 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1008, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1008
Obverse descriptionHead of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima. Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation, holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time.)
Reverse descriptionAntoninus Pius, standing left, sacrificing with patera over tripod, left arm at side; by altar, bull reclining.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTA SOL DEC II COS IIII S C
(Translation: Vota Soluta Decennalia Secunda, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum. Vows (prayers and sacrifices) paid (fulfilled) for two decades of rule. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (158-159)  - -
Catalog ID6744982170
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