Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIX COS IIII; Pietas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing front, head left, placing her hands on the heads of two children, to left and right, both standing left and extending right hand.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XIX COS IIII; Pietas) (155-156) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas on the reverse side, which is fitting since Antoninus Pius was known for his piety and devotion to the traditional Roman religions. In fact, he was even given the title of "Pius" by the Roman Senate in recognition of his dedication to the gods and his efforts to promote religious harmony throughout the empire. This coin is a tangible representation of the importance of religion in Roman culture and the role that the emperor played in promoting and upholding those beliefs.
