© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius PIETATI AVG COS IIII; Pietas
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260273 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.18–7.29 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, which was a personification of piety and devotion, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of religious devotion in Roman culture during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
