Aureus - Antoninus Pius PAX; Pax
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch extended in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX
Translation:
Pax.
Peace.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Antoninus Pius (PAX; Pax) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that featured personifications of abstract concepts, such as Pax (Peace), Libertas (Liberty), and Felicitas (Good Fortune). The coin , which features Pax holding an olive branch and a scepter, was issued in 150-151 AD and was meant to promote the idea of peace and stability during a time of conflict and political upheaval.
