© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII; Roma
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.15–7.39 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
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 POT COS IIII; Roma) (145-161) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Antoninus Pius, while the reverse side features the goddess Roma seated on a throne, surrounded by personifications of the Roman provinces. This blend of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Roman Empire, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of history.
