© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Lucilla PIETAS; Pietas
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-180 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising right hand above lighted altar left and holding perfume box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS
Translation: Piety.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.21–7.22 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Lucilla (PIETAS; Pietas) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Pietas (or Piety) standing left, holding a scepter and a small statue of the emperor Antoninus Pius, who was Lucilla's father. This design was meant to emphasize the importance of family and filial piety in Roman culture.
