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Aureus - Antoninus Pius LAETITIA COS IIII; Ceres
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-151 |
| 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#260096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Unabridged legend: Laetitia. Consul Quartum.
Translation: Joy. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.22–7.34 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 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 the goddess Ceres on the reverse, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a successful harvest or to promote the fertility of the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and collectible piece of ancient Roman currency.
