© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius Divus CONSECRATIO
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-180 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration
Comment
Mass varies: 7.23–7.29 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong leadership and peaceful reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, symbolizing the unity and power of the empire under his rule.
