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Aureus - Antoninus Pius VOTA SVSCEPTA DECEN III COS IIII
| Gold | 7.34 g | 20 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 | 7.34 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260258 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Vota Suscepta Decennalia Tertia, Consul Quartum.
Translation: Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for the third decade of rule. Consul for the fourth time.
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 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 "The Senate and People of Rome have decreed this coin for the third consulship of Antoninus Pius." This coin was minted during a time of relative stability and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of the emperor's role in maintaining peace and security.
