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#259911 |
|---|---|
| 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 reverse side of the coin features the goddess Tranquillitas, who is depicted seated on a rock, holding a scepter and a branch of olive. This image symbolizes the peace and tranquility that the Roman Empire enjoyed during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The coin was minted during a time of relative stability and prosperity in the empire, and the image of Tranquillitas was meant to reinforce the idea that the emperor's rule was bringing peace and prosperity to the people.
