© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TRANQ; Tranquilitas
| Silver | 3 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 | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 2.55–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features a depiction of the goddess Tranquility (Tranquilitas) standing left, holding a scepter and a small figure of a child. This image symbolizes the peace and tranquility that the Roman Empire experienced during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
