Aureus - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F COS
140 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 140 |
| 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#260492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F COS
Translation:
Aurelius Caesar, Augusti Pii Filius, Consul.
[Marcus] Aurelius, Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, consul.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius is that it was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. This period saw a significant increase in trade, commerce, and cultural exchange throughout the empire, which is reflected in the coin's design and the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and prestigious metal.
