Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR P COS II; Minerva
139 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR P COS II; Minerva) (139) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Minerva was not a common feature on Roman coins, especially during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This suggests that the coin may have been minted to commemorate a specific event or occasion related to Minerva, such as the dedication of a temple in her honor.
