© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Felicitas
| 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 | 145-161 |
| 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#259977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pa (or Felicitas), draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and long vertical caduceus in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.09–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the emperor Antoninus Pius was seeking to promote a sense of stability and well-being among his subjects.
