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 | 145-161 |
| 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#260027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius in quadriga, 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 was also used to pay taxes and was a symbol of wealth and status in Roman society.
