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Aureus - Antoninus Pius APOLLINI AVGVSTO; Apollo
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and lyre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI AVGVSTO
Translation:
Apollini Augusto.
To Apollo, the venerable.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (APOLLINI AVGVSTO; Apollo) coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong belief in the importance of the Roman gods and goddesses. The coin's design features an image of Apollo, the Roman god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on one side, and an image of Antoninus Pius on the other. This coin was likely used as a symbol of the emperor's divine right to rule and his connection to the gods.
