Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII LIB V; Liberalitas
| Gold | 7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-148 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding account board in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII LIB V
Translation:
Consul Quartum, Liberalitas Quinta.
Consul for the fourth time. The fifth liberality.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII LIB V; Liberalitas) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin depicts the goddess Liberalitas, who is shown standing left, holding a libation bowl and a scepter. This design was meant to symbolize the emperor's generosity and his commitment to the well-being of the Roman people. The coin's design was created by the Roman mint and was used during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 138 to 161 AD.
