Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Pax
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended 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; Pax) (147-148) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her appearance on the coin may have been a nod to the relative peace and stability that the Roman Empire experienced during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that prominently features a female deity, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
