Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XIX COS IIII; Pietas) (155-156) front Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XIX COS IIII; Pietas) (155-156) back
Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XIX COS IIII; Pietas) (155-156) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIX COS IIII; Pietas

 
Silver 3.4 g 16.5 mm
Description
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
3.4 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#260184
Rarity index
97%

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

Mass varies: 3.02–3.61 g;
Diameter varies: 16–17 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 Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong sense of justice and his efforts to promote the welfare of the Roman people. He was also known for his extensive building projects, including the construction of the Pantheon in Rome.