Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR P COS II; Felicitas
139 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| 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#259803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
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 made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used to showcase the wealth and power of the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was the Roman Emperor from 138 to 161 AD, and it also includes the inscription "Felicitas," which means "happiness" or "good luck" in Latin. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and cultural practices of ancient Rome.
