Aureus - Lucius Aelius TRIB POT COS II PIETAS; Pietas
137 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 | 137 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to right, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRIB POT COS II
PIETAS
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Pietas.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Piety.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Lucius Aelius (TRIB POT COS II PIETAS; Pietas) (137) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), who was known for his love of Greek culture and art. As a result, the coin features a depiction of the goddess Pietas, who was a personification of piety and devotion, and was often depicted on Roman coins as a way of promoting the values of the Roman state. The coin's design and inscription, which includes the phrase "TRIB POT COS II" (Tribune of the Plebeians, Consul for the second time), highlights the importance of the Roman Republic's political and social institutions, and serves as a reminder of the power and influence of the Roman Empire during its heyday.
