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#259752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left 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 coin of Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD) was used as a means of propaganda to promote the emperor's image and policies. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Pietas, who represents the emperor's devotion to the Roman state and its citizens. By placing this image on the coin, Antoninus Pius aimed to reinforce his reputation as a pious and caring leader, which was an important aspect of his reign.