© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TRANQ; Tranquilitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-151 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tranquilitas, draped, standing right, resting right hand on rudder set on ground and holding two corn-ears downwards in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRANQ
Translation:
Tranquillitas.
Tranquility.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.18–3.66 g;Diameter varies: 16–19 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 the Roman goddess Tranquility (Tranquilitas) on the reverse, which was a personification of the peace and tranquility that the Roman Empire enjoyed during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This image was meant to promote the idea that the emperor's rule was a time of peace and stability, and it was a common theme on coins issued during his reign.
