Denarius - Antoninus Pius (AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Felicitas) (138) front Denarius - Antoninus Pius (AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Felicitas) (138) back
Denarius - Antoninus Pius (AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Felicitas) (138) photo
© Museu de Prehistòria de València

Denarius - Antoninus Pius AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Felicitas

138 year
Silver 3.7 g -
Description
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
Weight
3.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#259742
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae 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

Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side.