Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS IIII; Minerva
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground; spear rests against left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Antoninus Pius (TR POT COS IIII; Minerva) coin is that it was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. This period saw a significant increase in trade, commerce, and cultural exchange throughout the empire, which is reflected in the coin's design, featuring the goddess Minerva, who was associated with wisdom, knowledge, and trade.
