© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius PAX; Pax
| Gold | 7.2 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260101 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 6.93–7.39 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (PAX; Pax) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse side, which represents peace and harmony. This is fitting, given that the coin was issued during a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the empire's commitment to maintaining peace and prosperity throughout its territories.
