© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Antoninus Pius AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II; Fides
138 year| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| 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 | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and fruit basket 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 Fides (Faith) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. Fides was an important symbol of the Roman state and was often depicted holding a patera (a ritual offering dish) and a scepter, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Fides on the coinage of Antoninus Pius highlights the emphasis placed on maintaining the loyalty and trust of the Roman people during his reign.
