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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius TRIB POT COS DES II; Fides
138 year| Silver | 3 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and fruit basket 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (representing loyalty or fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This suggests that the emperor placed a strong emphasis on loyalty and trustworthiness, values that were highly valued in ancient Roman culture.
