As - Antoninus Pius ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Translation:
Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae.
Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of Antoninus Pius with a beard. Most depictions of him show him clean-shaven, but on this coin, he is portrayed with a short beard, which was a departure from the traditional Roman imperial style. This deviation from the norm may have been a deliberate choice to emphasize his wisdom and maturity, as beards were often associated with age and experience in ancient Rome.
