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Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR POT XV COS IIII
| Gold | 7.3 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 |
| Years | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand, left arm at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XV COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.24–7.33 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Antoninus Pius is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek artistic styles. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the emperor's bust, while the reverse (back) side features the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, surrounded by the legend "TR POT XV COS IIII" (Tribunicia Potestate XV, Consul IV), indicating the emperor's 15th year of tribunician power and his 4th consulship. This blend of Roman imperial imagery and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece and the eastern Mediterranean.
