© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST COS IIII
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front view of octastyle temple, containing statues of Divus Augustus and Livia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPLVM DIV 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: 2.61–3.51 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Pietas, who is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, on the left side of the emperor's portrait. Pietas was the goddess of duty, loyalty, and devotion, and her presence on the coin may suggest that Antoninus Pius was emphasizing the importance of these values during his reign.
