© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Aequitas
| 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 | 149-150 |
| 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#260077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales out in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
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; Aequitas) coin is that it features the goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
