Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Salus
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand feeding snake coiled around altar; she holds rudder set on globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Salus) (147-148) coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal during the Roman Empire. In fact, the Roman Empire's economy was largely based on the value of gold, and the coinage system was designed to reflect the value of gold. The Aureus was the highest denomination coin in the Roman Empire, and it was equivalent to 25 silver denarii or 100 copper sestertii. The fact that this coin was made of gold highlights the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
