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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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing left, raising hand and holding incense box; to left, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRIB POT COS
PIETAS
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Pietas.
Translation: Holder of tribunician power, consul. Piety.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong sense of justice and his efforts to promote the welfare of the Roman people. He was also known for his love of Greek culture and his efforts to promote the study of Greek literature and philosophy throughout the empire. This coin, with its image of Antoninus Pius and its inscription highlighting his role as a tribune, cosmos, and pietas, serves as a symbol of his leadership and the values he represented.
