Aureus - Antoninus Pius PIETATI AVG COS IIII; Pietas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| 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#260271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, holding globe on right hand and child on left arm; at her sides, left and right, a child standing, looking towards her, right arm raised.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATI AVG COS IIII
Translation:
Pietati Augustae, Consul Quartum.
To the venerable piety, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (PIETATI AVG COS IIII; Pietas) (159-160) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the personification of Pietas (duty, loyalty, or piety), who is shown standing and offering a sacrifice, symbolizing the emperor's devotion to his duties and the Roman state. This design was a departure from the traditional reverse types featuring the imperial family members or deities, and it highlights the importance of the concept of piety in Roman culture during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
