© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XXI COS IIII; Aequitas
| Silver | 8.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 157-158 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXI COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–25.887 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
