Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR P COS II; Pietas
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#259815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing right, sacrificing at altar, raising right hand and holding box of incense 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 bearing the image of Antoninus Pius and the inscription "Pietas" was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana. This period of peace lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD and saw significant cultural, economic, and architectural achievements throughout the empire. The coin's design, featuring the emperor's image and the goddess Pietas, symbolized the Roman values of piety, duty, and loyalty, which were highly valued during this time.
