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Denarius - Antoninus Pius TEMPLVM DIVI AVG REST COS IIII
| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| 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 | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front view of octastyle temple, containing statues of Divus Augustus and Livia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPLVM 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: 3.34–3.49 g;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 the Roman goddess Libertas on the reverse, which symbolizes freedom and was an important value during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
