Aureus - Antoninus Pius IOVI STATORI; 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 | 140-143 |
| 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#259852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, standing front, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI STATORI
Translation:
Iovi Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (IOVI STATORI; Jupiter) coin is that it features a unique combination of Roman and Greek imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, while the reverse side features a representation of Jupiter, the king of the gods in Greek mythology. This blending of cultural influences reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean world.
