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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius Divus and Antoninus Pius DIVO PIO S C

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Issuer RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 161
Value 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 24.2 g
Diameter 31.5 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
263982
References RIC III# 1269
Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 2003. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 3. Antoninus Pius – Commodus (AD 138–192) (Reprint). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, OCRE# ric.3.m_aur.1269
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

Series: Consecration

Obverse

Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIVVS ANTONINVS

Unabridged legend: Divus Antoninus.

Translation: The divine Antoninus [Pius].

Reverse

Corinthian column set on base and surmounted by statue of Divus Antoninus.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIVO PIO S C

Unabridged legend: Divo Pio Senatus Consultum.

Translation: To the divine [Antoninus] Pius. Decree of the senate.

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

Comments

Mass varies: 16.7–30.07 g;
Diameter varies: 12–35 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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