© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius PACI AVG COS IIII; Pax
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch downwards in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AVG COS IIII
Translation:
Paci Augusti. Consul Quartum.
For the peace of the emperor (Augustus). consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 16.81–18.5 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 the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and prosperity during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
