© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III ITALIA; Italia
| Silver | 3.1 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 |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259905 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 2.99–3.21 g;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 rare representation of the Roman goddess Italia, who is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, along with the inscription "ITALIA." This suggests that the coin was minted specifically for circulation in the Italian provinces of the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's weight of 3.1 grams and its composition of silver suggest that it was a relatively valuable coin during its time.
