© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII
| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed cornucopiae, surmounted by busts of two small boys.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII) (148-149) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Antoninus Pius, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, surrounded by the legend "ROMAE AETERNAE" (Eternal Rome). This blending of cultures reflects the ongoing cultural exchange between the Roman Empire and the Greek city-states during this time period.
