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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR P COS II; Pietas
139 year| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259816 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.04–7.2 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (TR P COS II; Pietas) (139) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Pietas, who is shown standing and holding a scepter and a patera, a ritual offering dish. This design was meant to emphasize the emperor's piety and devotion to the Roman state religion.
