© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III; Aeneas
| Gold | 7.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeneas, advancing right, carrying Anchises on his left shoulder, holding Ascanius with his right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.93–7.18 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Antoninus Pius and Aeneas, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's one of the few coins from the Roman Empire that depicts a Roman emperor alongside a mythological figure, making it a unique piece of history.
