© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII
| Silver | 3.4 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-148 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, veiled, draped, standing left, with patera in right hand sacrificing over lighted tripod- altar and holding roll in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.19–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII) (147-148) coin features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military prowess during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
