Aureus - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II BRITAN; Victory
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| 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#259951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, standing on globe, left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR II BRITAN
Translation:
Imperator Secundum, Britannicus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, conqueror of the Britons.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Antoninus Pius is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance.
