© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XXI COS IIII; Annona
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17 mm |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears and rudder on prow; at feet, modius.
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: 2.66–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 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 Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
