Denarius - Antoninus Pius AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Diana
138 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 138 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, holding bow in in lowered right hand and arrow raised in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II
Translation:
Augustus Pius, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum.
Emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Diana) (138) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. Diana was the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the moon, and was often depicted with a bow and arrow, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Diana on the coinage of Antoninus Pius may have been a nod to the emperor's reputation for being a skilled hunter and his association with the Roman aristocracy, who often identified with the goddess.
