Aureus - Antoninus Pius
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259924 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Antoninus Pius was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during their military campaigns. It was a gold coin that was valued at 25 silver denarii, which was a significant amount of money at the time. The coin featured an image of the emperor on one side and a variety of gods and goddesses on the other, including Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. The coin was minted in large quantities and was used to pay soldiers, civil servants, and to finance various state projects. It was an important symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.