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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XXI COS IIII LIB VIII; Liberalitas
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding up abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXI COS IIII LIB VIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Consul Quartum. Liberalitas Octava.
Holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, consul for the fourth time. The eighth liberality.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 Liberalitas, which represents the idea of generosity and prosperity. This is fitting, as Antoninus Pius was known for his generosity and fairness during his reign.
