© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII LIB IIII; Liberalitas
| Gold | 3.8 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing, left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS IIII LIB IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum, Liberalitas Quarta.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time. The fourth liberality.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius (TR POT COS IIII LIB IIII; Liberalitas) (145-161) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. This image symbolizes the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
