Denarius - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Aequitas) (147-148) front Denarius - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Aequitas) (147-148) back
Denarius - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Aequitas) (147-148) photo
© Trustees of the British Museum

Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Aequitas

 
Silver 3.4 g -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#260029
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aequitas, standing left, holding scales in right hand and rod in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COS IIII

Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.

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 an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Antoninus Pius.