Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III DES IIII; Virtus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143-144 |
| 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#259964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus (or Roma), standing right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III DES IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Designatus Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, elect for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT COS III DES IIII; Virtus) (143-144) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the personification of virtue and moral excellence. This image was chosen to promote the idea of virtue and ethical behavior among the Roman citizens, reflecting the values that Antoninus Pius wanted to emphasize during his reign.
