© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius Divus CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.43–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18.7 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 divinized after his death, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Consecratio, representing the act of consecrating or dedicating the emperor to the gods. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was shifting from a republic to an empire, and the imagery on the coin reflects the growing cult of personality surrounding the emperor and the idea of imperial divinity.
