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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR P COS II; Pax
139 year| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.15–3.64 g;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; Pax) (139) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which is an unusual representation for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her depiction on the coin may have been a nod to the relatively peaceful reign of Antoninus Pius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 138 to 140 AD. This coin may have been minted to commemorate a specific event or treaty that took place during his reign, such as the peace treaty with the Parthian Empire in 140 AD.
