© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius PIETAS; Pietas
| 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 | 150-151 |
| 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing front, head right, holding fore-legs of hind in right hand and dish of fruit on left hand; at right, lighted altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS
Translation:
Pietas.
Piety.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.8–3.59 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.73 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 Pietas, the Roman goddess of duty and devotion, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of piety and devotion in Roman culture during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the values that were central to Roman society at the time, and it provides a unique insight into the cultural and religious practices of the Roman Empire during this period.
