© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III TIBERIS S C; Tiber
| Bronze | 9.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tiber, reclining left, resting left elbow on rock, placing right hand on ship, holding reed in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III TIBERIS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Tiberis. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Of Tiber. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.53–9.73 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius on one side and the god Tiber on the other, highlighting the blending of Roman politics and religion during that time period.
