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 | 160-161 |
| 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#260288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, holding child on each arm; at her sides, both left and right, a child standing looking towards her and raising right hand.
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) (160-161) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the personification of Pietas (duty, loyalty, or piety), which was a key virtue in ancient Roman culture. The image of Pietas on the coin is shown as a woman, standing and holding a small statue of the emperor Antoninus Pius, symbolizing the loyalty and devotion of the Roman people to their ruler. This design was a departure from the more common reverse designs of Roman coins, which typically featured depictions of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures.
