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Denarius - Antoninus Pius TRIB POT COS DES II; Aequitas
138 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 138 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRIB POT COS DES II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TRIB POT COS DES II; Aequitas) (138) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice. This is fitting, as Antoninus Pius was known for his fair and just reign, which lasted from 138 to 161 AD. He was also known for his extensive legal reforms, which aimed to promote justice and equality throughout the Roman Empire.
