© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Octastyle temple, in which are seated statues of Divus Augustus and Livia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII
Translation:
Templum Divi Augusti Restitutae. Consul Quartum.
Temple of the deified emperor (Augustus) restored. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.86–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII) (158-159) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance as the capital of the Roman Empire.
