© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius PAX; Pax
| Gold | 4.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch, slightly downwards, in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX
Translation:
Pax.
Peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–7.25 g;Diameter varies: 18.02–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Antoninus Pius and the goddess Pax (Peace) was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, which was a rare occurrence during the empire's tumultuous history. This coin was a symbol of the empire's prosperity and the peaceful reign of Antoninus Pius, who ruled from 138 to 161 AD. The coin's design, featuring Pax holding an olive branch and a scepter, highlights the importance of peace and the emperor's role in maintaining it throughout the empire.
