As - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XIX COS IIII S C; Annona) (155-156) front As - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XIX COS IIII S C; Annona) (155-156) back
As - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XIX COS IIII S C; Annona) (155-156) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

As - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIX COS IIII S C; Annona

 
Bronze 10.4 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
155-156
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.4 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#261296
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Annona, draped, seated right, holding cornucopiae in both hands: modius with grain stalks at her feet.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT XIX COS IIII S C

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.

Comment

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 the image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his benevolent reign and his efforts to improve the lives of the Roman citizens. He was also known for his love of Greek culture and his efforts to promote it throughout the empire. This coin, which was minted during his reign, serves as a symbol of his legacy and the cultural achievements of the Roman Empire during that time.