Aureus - Antoninus Pius
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, bareheaded,in military dress, standing right, left foot set on globe, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium upright at shoulder in left.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.18–7.19 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (140-143) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek artistic styles. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of Antoninus Pius, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the goddess Roma holding a spear and a shield. This blending of cultures reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion.
