© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius VOTA SVSCEPTA DECEN III COS IIII
| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, veiled, togate. standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod-altar left, and holding roll in left hand at side: beside altar, a prostrate bulleft.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA DECEN III COS IIII
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia Tertia, Consul Quartum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for the third decade of rule. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.74–7.24 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
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 Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield with the inscription "VOTA SVSCEPTA DECEN III COS IIII," which translates to "Vows made in the tenth year of his reign, consul for the fourth time." This coin was minted during a time of relative stability and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the themes of military victory, imperial power, and divine approval that were important to the Roman state during that period.
