Denarius - Antoninus Pius AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II; Fides
139 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 | 139 |
| 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#259763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 II
Translation:
Augustus Pius, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 138 to 161 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of the emperor, while the reverse depicts the goddess Fides, who represents loyalty and fidelity. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the emperor's loyalty and commitment to his people, and it was widely circulated throughout the empire to promote unity and stability.
