Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII; Roma
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, seated right 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (TR POT COS IIII; Roma) (145-161) coin was made of gold, specifically 99.5% gold, which was a high percentage for coins during that time period. This indicates that the Roman Empire placed great value on gold and saw it as a symbol of wealth and power. Additionally, the coin's design featured images of the Roman gods and goddesses, showcasing the importance of religion in Roman culture.
