© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII; Roma
| Silver | 2.7 g | 19 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding account board in 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: 2.6–2.7382 g;Diameter varies: 18.92–19 mm;
Example of this type:
Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his benevolent reign and his efforts to promote the welfare of the Roman people. He is often depicted with a beard, which was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority at the time. Additionally, the coin's design includes the goddess Roma, who represents the city of Rome and the Roman Empire, and the legend "TR POT COS IIII," which stands for "Tribunicia Potestate Consulare," indicating that Antoninus Pius held the office of Consul for the fourth time.
