© 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 | 160-161 |
| 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#260289 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.07–7.26 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
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 Roman religion and the desire to promote the values of piety and devotion during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
