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Aureus - Matidia and Sabina PIETAS AVGVST
| Gold | 7.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Matidia standing front, head left, placing her hands on the heads of Sabina and Matidia the younger.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVST
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.15–7.24 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Matidia and Sabina, who were the daughters of Emperor Trajan and were revered for their piety and virtuousness. The coin's inscription, "PIETAS AVGVST," translates to "The Piety of the Augusti," highlighting the importance of these women in Roman society and their role in promoting the values of the Roman Empire.
