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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII
| Gold | 7.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 153-154 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus, togate, standing left, holding globe in righ hand, left arm at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.22–7.28 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Antoninus Pius is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's military prowess. The coin's reverse side depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a female figure holding a spear and a shield, surrounded by trophies and prisoners. This design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a powerful and victorious state, and that its leader, Antoninus Pius, was a strong and capable ruler who had expanded the empire's borders through military conquests.
