Antoninianus - Sabinia Tranquillina PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas (?), draped, standing left or right (?).
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Sabinia Tranquillina (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) was issued during the reign of Emperor Gordian III (238-244 AD) and was part of a series of coins that honored the emperor's family members and other prominent women of the time. This particular coin is notable for its depiction of Sabinia Tranquillina, who was the empress of Gordian III and known for her beauty and virtues. The coin's design features her image on the obverse (front side) and the emperor's image on the reverse (back side), signifying their unity and partnership in governing the empire.
