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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius TRIB POT COS PIETAS; Pietas
138 year| Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 138 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to right, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRIB POT COS
PIETAS
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Pietas.
Holder of tribunician power, consul. Piety.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (TRIB POT COS PIETAS; Pietas) (138) coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong emphasis on the Roman Empire's economy and trade. As a result, coins like this one were minted in large quantities and were widely used throughout the empire for trade and commerce. Despite its age, this coin has survived in relatively good condition, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians today.
