© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III COS IIII
| Silver | 3.1 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 157-158 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III COS IIII
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia Tertia, Consul Quartum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for the third decade of rule. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.824–3.37 g;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 an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Vota) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, as Victory was often associated with military success and the expansion of the empire's borders.
