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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR P COS II; Minerva
139 year| Silver | 3.5 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 |
| Year | 139 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259802 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 coins of that time period. Minerva was not a common figure on Roman coins, and her appearance on this coin may indicate that Antoninus Pius was particularly devoted to her cult or wanted to promote her worship. This coin could provide valuable insights into the religious practices and beliefs of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
