© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII; Pax
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.06–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
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 the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which is a symbol of peace and prosperity. This is fitting, as Antoninus Pius was known for his efforts to maintain peace throughout the empire during his reign.
