Denarius - Antoninus Pius CERES; Ceres
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| 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#260299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, seated left on cista, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (CERES; Ceres) coin features the goddess Ceres, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his efforts to improve agriculture and trade in the Roman Empire. The image of Ceres on the coin symbolizes the importance of agriculture and the prosperity of the empire during Antoninus Pius' rule.