Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XV COS IIII; Tranquilitas) (151-152) front Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XV COS IIII; Tranquilitas) (151-152) back
Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XV COS IIII; Tranquilitas) (151-152) photo
© Museu de Prehistòria de València

Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XV COS IIII; Tranquilitas

 
Silver 2.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
151-152
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#260117
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Tranquilitas, draped, standing right, holding rudder on globe in right hand and corn-ears in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT XV COS IIII

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the fourth time.

Comment

Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València

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 Tranquilitas, which is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, signifying the peaceful reign of Antoninus Pius.