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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius PAX; Pax
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 150-151 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch extended in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX
Translation:
Pax.
Peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.1–3.61 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.7 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (PAX; Pax) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which is an unusual representation for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her depiction on the coin may have been a nod to the relative peace and stability that the Roman Empire experienced during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that prominently features a female deity, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
