Denarius - Antoninus Pius (PONT MAX TR POT COS; Aequitas) (138) front Denarius - Antoninus Pius (PONT MAX TR POT COS; Aequitas) (138) back
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Denarius - Antoninus Pius PONT MAX TR POT COS; Aequitas

138 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
138
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#259725
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PONT MAX TR POT COS

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul.

Comment

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 Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of justice and equality in Roman society during the reign of Antoninus Pius.