© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius VOTA SVSCEPTA DECEN III COS IIII
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 SVSCEPTA DECEN 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: 2.572–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 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 an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield with the inscription "VOTA SVSCEPTA DECEN III COS IIII," which translates to "Vows made for the safety of the emperor, third consulship, fourth year of his reign." This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing relative stability and prosperity under Antoninus Pius' rule.
