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The sestertius, another prominent coin of ancient Rome, played a crucial role in the empire's monetary system. Introduced during the late Roman Republic in the 1st century BCE, the sestertius was initially made of bronze. Its name derived from the Latin word "sestertius," meaning two and a half, as it was originally valued at two and a half asses. The coin depicted various symbols and images on the obverse and reverse sides, often representing emperors, gods, or significant events. As the Roman Empire expanded, the sestertius gained more prominence and became the primary unit of large-scale transactions. Its use continued throughout the imperial period, serving as a symbol of Roman prosperity and power. Over time, the sestertius experienced modifications in design, incorporating different emperors and commemorating significant events. The coin's long history reflects the economic and cultural evolution of ancient Rome, offering insights into the empire's wealth and influence.

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Hadrian 117 - 138AD AE Sestertius. Fortuna standing - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$121.00 CAD

Hadrian 117-138AD AE Sestertius. Fortuna standing

Domitian 85AD AE Sestertius. Rome. Germania kneeling RIC II 258 - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

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Domitian 85AD AE Sestertius. Rome. Germania kneeling RIC II 258

Gordian III 238 - 244AD AE Sestertius. Viminacium. Uncleaned - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$162.00 CAD

Gordian III 238-244AD AE Sestertius. Viminacium. Uncleaned

Julia Mamaea 222 - 235AD Æ Sestertius. Felicitas. - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$263.00 CAD

Julia Mamaea 222-235AD Æ Sestertius. Felicitas.

Commodus 187 - 188AD AE Sestertius. Fortuna Seated - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$141.00 CAD

Commodus 187-188AD AE Sestertius. Fortuna Seated

Antoninus Pius 138 - 161AD AE Sestertius. Annona - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$111.00 CAD

Antoninus Pius 138-161AD AE Sestertius. Annona

Antoninus Pius 138 - 161AD AE Sestertius. Italica Seated - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$127.00 CAD

Antoninus Pius 138-161AD AE Sestertius. Italica Seated

Divus Augustus 27BC - 14AD AE Sestertius - Under Nerva 96AD - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$6,081.00 CAD

Divus Augustus 27BC-14AD AE Sestertius - Under Nerva 96AD

Gordian III 238-244AD AE Sestertius Rome - Apollo Seated - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$101.00 CAD

Gordian III 238-244AD AE Sestertius Rome - Apollo Seated

Antoninus Pius 138-161AD AE Sestertius - ITALIA - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$445.00 CAD

Antoninus Pius 138-161AD AE Sestertius - ITALIA

Antoninus Pius 138-161AD AE Sestertius - FORTVNA - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

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Antoninus Pius 138-161AD AE Sestertius - FORTVNA

Hadrian 117-138AD AE Sestertius Roman Bronze Coin - Premium Ancient Coins - Sestertius

$263.00 CAD

Hadrian 117-138AD AE Sestertius Roman Bronze Coin

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Hadrian 117-138AD AE Sestertius Roman Bronze Coin Hilaritas