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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius PONT MAX TR POT COS; Fides
138 year| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and fruit basket in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAX TR POT COS
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 Fides (representing loyalty or faith) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This suggests that the emperor placed a strong emphasis on promoting loyalty and trust among his subjects, and saw the coinage as a way to convey this message.
