© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius APOLLINI AVGVSTO; Apollo
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Apollo, in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and lyre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI AVGVSTO
Translation:
Apollini Augusto.
To Apollo, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.443–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.61 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (APOLLINI AVGVSTO; Apollo) coin features an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its reverse side. This indicates that the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, who ruled from 138 to 161 AD, held Apollo in high esteem and wanted to associate himself with the god's qualities.
