© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III; Romulus and Remus
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf and twins, right in cave.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–3.27 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 an image of Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin brothers who founded Rome, on the reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his efforts to promote the Roman state religion and reinforce the idea of Roman identity. The inclusion of Romulus and Remus on the coin serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's origins and its connection to the city's mythical past.
