Denarius - Antoninus Pius PROVIDENTIA DEORVM; Virtus
139 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 | 139 |
| 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#259828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, standing right, foot on helmet, holding reversed spear in right hand and parazonium in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM
Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Providence of the gods.
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 Virtus on the reverse, which represents the virtue and moral excellence that Antoninus Pius was known for during his reign.
