Denarius - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Genius) (145-161) front Denarius - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Genius) (145-161) back
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Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Genius

 
Silver - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#259981
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.