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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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.59–3.61 g;Diameter varies: 16–18.5 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 a new emperor. This coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius' adopted son and successor, Marcus Aurelius, as a way to promote the idea of a peaceful transition of power and to emphasize the divine nature of the Roman emperorship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (161-180) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Antoninus Pius Divus (CONSECRATIO) (161-180) coin.
