Aureus - Antoninus Pius VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, holding whip, in quadriga, galloping right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin bearing the image of Antoninus Pius and the inscription "VICTORIA AVG" was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana or "Roman Peace." This period lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD and saw significant economic growth, cultural achievements, and military victories. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, may have been a symbol of the empire's success and dominance during this time.