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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius DES IIII; Virtus
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143-144 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium upwards in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DES IIII
Translation:
Designatus Quartum.
Elect for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 Virtus on the reverse, which represents the virtue and moral character of the emperor Antoninus Pius. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 138 to 144 AD, and was part of a series of coins that aimed to promote the emperor's image and ideals. The image of Virtus on the coin symbolizes the emperor's commitment to upholding the values of virtue and morality during his rule.
