© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II; Victory
| 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 | 143-144 |
| 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 | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR II
Translation:
Imperator Secundum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.37–3.67 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 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 a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch symbolized the Roman Empire's military successes and the emperor's role as a victorious leader.
