Denarius - Antoninus Pius TRI POT COS DES II; Fides
138 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 138 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides (Diana?) standing right, holding corn ears and dish of fruits (or bow and arrow?).
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRI POT COS DES II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time.
Comment
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 Fides (representing loyalty or faith) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This suggests that the emperor placed a strong emphasis on promoting the values of loyalty and trustworthiness throughout his empire.