Aureus - Antoninus Pius AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Pietas
138 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 | 138 |
| 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#259746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing right next to altar, raising right hand and holding box of incense in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II
Translation:
Augustus Pius, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum.
Emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Pietas) (138) coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his extensive building projects and military campaigns. One of his most notable achievements was the construction of the Pantheon in Rome, which was completed in 126 AD and still stands today as a testament to Roman engineering and architecture.
