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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR POT XXI COS IIII; Salus
| Gold | 7.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 157-158 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on throne feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding transverse sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXI COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who represents safety, security, and well-being, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on promoting peace and prosperity throughout its territories.
