© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius VOTA SOL DECENN II COS IIII
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, veiled, togate. standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod-altar left, and holding roll in left hand at side: beside altar, a prostrate bulleft.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SOL DECENN II COS IIII
Translation:
Vota Soluta Decennalia Secunda, Consul Quartum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) paid (fulfilled) for two decades of rule. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.59–3.69 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.6 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare reverse design, known as the "Sol Decennalis" type, which depicts the sun god Sol standing on a pedestal, surrounded by the legend "VOTA SOL DECENN II COS IIII." This design was only used for a short period of time during the reign of Antoninus Pius, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
