Denarius - Marcus Aurelius PIETAS AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emblems of priesthood: from left to right, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus, and simpulum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (PIETAS AVG) (140-144) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and the Roman Empire's emphasis on promoting virtuous behavior among its citizens.
