© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius GENIVS POP ROMANI; Genius
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Mass varies: 2.9–3.6 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 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 the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the idea of Rome as a bastion of liberty, which were core values of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
