Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III ITALIA; Italia
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Italia, towered, draped, seated left on globe, holding cornucopiae in right hand and sceptre, nearly vertical, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III ITALIA
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Italia.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Italy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (TR POT COS III ITALIA; Italia) (140-143) coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal during the Roman Empire. In fact, the Roman Empire's economy was largely based on the value of gold, and the coinage system was designed to reflect the value of gold. The Aureus was the highest denomination coin in the Roman Empire, and it was equivalent to 25 silver denarii or 100 copper sestertii. The fact that this coin was made of gold highlights the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.