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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII VICT AVG S C; Victory
| Bronze | 12 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 | 145-161 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing, in quadriga galloping right, holding reins in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS IIII VICT AVG S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum. Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time. Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.8–13.17 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 a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "VICT AVG," which is short for "Victoria Augusti," or "Victory of the Emperor." This further emphasizes the connection between the Roman Empire's military success and the rule of Antoninus Pius.
