© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-156 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand, left arm at side.
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) (155-156) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Antoninus Pius, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and prosperity. This blend of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean world.
