© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ - Marcus Aurelius COS III; Jupiter Ammon
| Bronze | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-180 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Jupiter Ammon, horned, bearded, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
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 Jupiter Ammon, a deity from ancient Egyptian religion, on the reverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire, which was known for its military conquests and cultural assimilation, had a fascination with the religious beliefs and symbols of the cultures it encountered.
