© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III ITALIA; Italia
| Silver | 3.4 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259904 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Italia, representing the Roman Empire, seated on a throne and holding a scepter and a small statue of Victory. This coin was minted during a time of relative stability and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the themes of power, authority, and the unity of the empire.
