Aureus - Antoninus Pius DES IIII; Jupiter
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143-144 |
| 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#259958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated on throne, left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DES IIII
Translation:
Designatus Quartum.
Elect for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (DES IIII; Jupiter) (143-144) coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal during the Roman Empire. In fact, the value of gold was so high that it was often used as a form of currency, and coins like the Aureus were used to pay soldiers, settle debts, and finance trade. The use of gold in coins like the Aureus also served as a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
