© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIX COS IIII; Ceres
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 155-156 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, seated left, on low seat, holding transverse sceptre upwards in right hand and corn-ears at side, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIX COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.88–3.55 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.5 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 the image of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on agriculture and the fertility of its lands. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency during this time period.
