© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19 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 | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260160 |
|---|---|
| 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: 7.22–7.37 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII) (153-154) 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 Roma standing on a globe, surrounded by the legend "ROMAE AETERNAE" (Eternal Rome). This blend of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of history.
