© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Antoninus Pius PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| 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 | 140-143 |
| 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#259869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, dropping incense on altar and holding box.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's emphasis on religious piety during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The coin's reverse side depicts a personification of Pietas (duty, reverence, or piety), who is shown standing and holding a sacrifice, surrounded by various symbols and offerings. This design highlights the importance of religious devotion and ritual in Roman culture and underscores the emperor's efforts to promote these values throughout his reign.
