Denarius - Antoninus Pius AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II P P
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#259788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum, lituus, jug, aspergillum and knife.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II P P
Translation:
Augustus Pius, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Antoninus Pius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva, on the reverse side. This image was chosen to highlight Antoninus Pius' reputation as a wise and learned emperor, who was known for his intellectual pursuits and his efforts to promote education and the arts throughout the Roman Empire.
