AE Sestertius of Antoninus Pius
money; coins (money)
Antoninus Pius was one of the “The Five Good Emperors” that helped the Roman Empire prosper under his rule. In that period the empire expanded in size and experienced a time of great peace. The front of coin displays the side profile of his face, adorned with a Civic Crown, symbolizing triumph or victory. On the reverse side of the coin is Annona, the goddess of grain for the city of Rome. Grain was one of the most important resources during that time. The coin symbolizes the Empire’s success and how important resources were plentiful under Antoninus Pius' rule.
Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome
Sear 4205; RIC 3-1031
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2021)
158 CE
CO
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Bronze (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2012.02.241
Roman Empire
AE Sestertius of Nero
money; coins (money)
On the obverse is the laureate head of Nero and on the reverse is Annona and Ceres. The obverse side reads IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TRP OTP P, which gives us the name of the ruler at the time. The reverse writing reads AVOVS VERES SC ANNONA. Annona was the Roman personification of their cereal grain supply. When placed with Ceres, the goddess of the harvest, it shows that they praised the Gods for help and luck in their everyday lives.
Nero, Emperor of Rome
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2019)
54-68 CE
SH
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Bronze (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2019.04.001
Roman Empire