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Aureus - Antoninus Pius TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII
| Gold | 7.23 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.23 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Octastyle temple, in which are seated statues of Divus Augustus and Livia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII
Unabridged legend: Templum Divi Augusti Restitutae. Consul Quartum.
Translation: Temple of the deified emperor (Augustus) restored. Consul for the fourth time.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the Roman goddess Roma, symbolizing the power and influence of the Roman Empire.
