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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR P COS II
139 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aspergillum, jug, lituus and simpulum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
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 Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing peace and stability. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing relative peace and prosperity, and the image of Pax on the reverse side reflects the emperor's efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire.
