© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII; Virtus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 16 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 | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress standing, left holding vertical spear, reversed in right hand and parazonium, upwards, 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: 2.95–3.51 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 the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse, which represents the virtue and moral character of the emperor Antoninus Pius. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 145 to 161 AD, and was likely used as a symbol of his leadership and the values he represented.
