Denarius - Antoninus Pius TRANQVILLITAS AVG; Tranquilitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tranquilitas, sometimes towered, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and corn-ears in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRANQVILLITAS AVG
Translation:
Tranquillitas Augusti.
Tranquility of the emperor (Augustuts).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TRANQVILLITAS AVG; Tranquilitas) coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, which was a rare occurrence during the tumultuous 2nd century AD. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Tranquillitas, who represents tranquility or peace, which was a theme that was promoted during Antoninus Pius' reign. This coin is a symbol of the efforts made by the Roman Empire to maintain peace and stability during a time of great turmoil.