Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Genius
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#259981 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears 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; Genius) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, symbolizing freedom, on its reverse side.