© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius GENIVS POP ROMANI; Genius
| Silver | 3.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius of the Roman people, naked to waist, standing front, head right, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS POP ROMANI
Translation:
Genius Populi Romani.
The Genius (guardian spirit) of the Roman people.
Comment
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 the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse, which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance to the Roman Empire.
