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Aureus - Antoninus Pius Roma
| Gold | 7.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on low seat holding palladium on extended right hand and vertical spear in left: at side, right, round shield.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.03–7.25 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for high-value transactions, and it was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was also used as a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often given as a gift to dignitaries and nobles.
