Sestertius - Antoninus Pius PAX AVG COS IIII S C, Pax

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 145-161
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 24.8 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#777, OCRE#ric.3.ant.777
Obverse description Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate. Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation, holder of tribunician power.)
Reverse description Pax, draped, standing, left, with torch in right hand setting fire to heap of arms on ground left and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PAX AVG COS IIII S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum. Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (145-161) - -
Numisquare ID 8108222720
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