Aureus - Antoninus Pius TRIB POT COS III; Mars and Rhea Silvia
| Gold | 7.3 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 | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked, holding spear in right hand and shield in left, descending to earth, right; on right, Rhea Silvia, sleeping, reclining left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRIB POT COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.06–7.5 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Roman gods and goddesses on its reverse side. The coin depicts Mars, the god of war, standing next to Rhea Silvia, the goddess of fertility and motherhood, which is a rare representation in Roman coinage. This combination symbolizes the balance between military power and fertility, which was an important aspect of Roman culture during the reign of Antoninus Pius.