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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Antoninus Pius LAETITIA COS IIII; Ceres
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 149-150 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing right, holding two corn-ears in right hand; at her side, Prosperpina, draped, standing front, head left, holding pomegranate.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA COS IIII
Translation:
Laetitia. Consul Quartum.
Joy. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (LAETITIA COS IIII; Ceres) coin features the goddess Ceres on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Ceres was the goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her presence on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was placing a greater emphasis on agriculture and the fertility of the land during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This could be seen as a reflection of the emperor's policies or a response to economic or environmental conditions at the time.
