Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143-144 |
| 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#259965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, standing left, holding globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman citizens, but it was also used as a symbol of wealth and power. The coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, the value of the Aureus coin was so high that it was used as a form of currency for international trade. The Aureus coin was accepted as payment for goods and services across the Roman Empire and beyond, making it a truly global currency.
