Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII) (159-160) front Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII) (159-160) back
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Denarius - Antoninus Pius TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
159-160
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
References
Numista
N#260278
Rarity index
100%

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

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TEMPL DIVI AVG REST COS IIII) (159-160) 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.