Aureus - Antoninus Pius TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260241 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Templum Divi Augusti Restitutae. Consul Quartum.
Temple of the deified emperor (Augustus) restored. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Antoninus Pius is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Temple of Divus Augustus, which was built in Rome to honor the deified Augustus. This design was only used on coins issued during the reign of Antoninus Pius, making it a distinctive feature of his coinage.