Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XX COS IIII; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 156-157 |
| 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#260201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm upright in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XX COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XX COS IIII; Victory) coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military victories during the reign of Antoninus Pius.