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Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR POT XV COS IIII; head left
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#380227 |
|---|---|
| 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 this coin is that it features a portrait of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, and was later deified by the Roman Senate.
