© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius ROMA AETERNA; Roma
| Gold | 6.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA AETERNA
Translation: Eternal Rome
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek imagery. On one side, the coin depicts the bust of Antoninus Pius, while on the other side, it shows the goddess Roma holding a spear and a shield with the inscription "ROMA AETERNA" (Eternal Rome). This blending of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire.
