Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Aequitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| 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#260065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales out in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Aequitas) coin was part of a series of coins issued during Antoninus Pius' reign that featured personifications of various virtues, in this case, Aequitas (Justice). The image on the coin depicts a woman standing with a scale and a scepter, symbolizing the idea of justice and equality. This coin was circulated during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it's a great example of how art and propaganda were used to promote the ideals of the Roman state.
