Aureus - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II; 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#259934 |
|---|---|
| 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: IMPERATOR II
Translation:
Imperator Secundum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (IMPERATOR II; Jupiter) (143-144) coin was part of a series of coins issued during Antoninus Pius' reign that featured images of Roman gods and goddesses. The coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of Antoninus Pius on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it reflects the importance of religion and the imperial cult in Roman society.
