© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius PONT MAX TR POT COS; Pietas
138 year| Silver | 6.8 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 | 6.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing right next to altar, raising right hand and holding box of incense 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 Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong leadership and peaceful reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts Pietas, the goddess of duty and devotion, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to his people and the Roman state.
