Denarius - Antoninus Pius PONT MAX TR POT COS; Fides
138 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#259729 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (PONT MAX TR POT COS; Fides) (138) coin was part of a series of coins issued during Antoninus Pius' reign that featured the Roman goddess Fides (representing loyalty or faith) on the reverse. This was a significant departure from previous coinage, which typically featured images of the emperor or other deities. The inclusion of Fides on the coinage was a deliberate choice by Antoninus Pius to promote the idea of loyalty and trust in the Roman Empire, and it reflects the values that he believed were important for the well-being of the empire.
