As - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIIII COS IIII PIETATI AVG S C; Pietas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-151 |
| 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#261209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIIII COS IIII PIETATI AVG S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quartum. Pietati Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fourth time. To the venerable piety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong sense of justice and his efforts to promote the welfare of the Roman people. He was also known for his extensive building projects, including the construction of the Pantheon in Rome.
