Aureus - Antoninus Pius TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST COS IIII
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| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front view of octastyle temple, containing statues of Divus Augustus and Livia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPLVM DIV 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 the Divine Augustus, which was a prominent architectural landmark in Rome during that time. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the restoration of the temple, which had been damaged in a fire during the reign of Antoninus Pius' predecessor, Hadrian. The coin's reverse inscription, "TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST COS IIII," translates to "The Temple of the Divine Augustus, restored by the consul for the fourth time," highlighting the significance of the temple's restoration during Antoninus Pius' reign.
