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Aureus - Antoninus Pius PRIMI DECENNALES
| Gold | 7 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 | 147-148 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRIMI DECENNALES
Translation:
Primi Decennales.
The first decade.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.96–7.07 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (PRIMI DECENNALES) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the personification of the Roman Empire, known as Roma, seated on a throne and holding a scepter. This design was used to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman Empire, and it was a common motif on coins issued during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
