Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III ITALIA; Italia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| 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#259903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Italia, towered, draped, seated left on globe, holding cornucopiae in right hand and sceptre, nearly vertical, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III ITALIA
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Italia.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Italy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT COS III ITALIA; Italia) (140-143) coin was part of a series of coins issued during Antoninus Pius' reign that featured personifications of the Roman provinces. The coin features the personification of Italy, represented by a female figure holding a shield and a spear, symbolizing the province's strength and military prowess. This series of coins was an innovation in Roman coinage, as it was the first time that provinces were depicted in such a way. It was a way for the Roman Empire to promote unity and pride among its citizens, by highlighting the diversity and richness of its provinces.
