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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II P P; Victory
139 year| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and subdue other nations. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "TR P COS II P P," which stands for "Tribunicia Potestate Consulare II Pater Patriae," meaning "Tribune of the Plebeians, Consul for the second time, Father of the Fatherland." This inscription highlights Antoninus Pius's political achievements and his role as a leader of the Roman Empire.
