© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius Divus CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.52–3.74 g;Diameter varies: 16–19 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 Antoninus Pius Divus, who was a Roman emperor from 138 to 161 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Consecratio, which represents the act of consecrating or dedicating something to the gods. This coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius' adopted son and successor, Marcus Aurelius, as a way to promote the cult of the emperor and to emphasize the divine nature of the Roman imperial power.
