Æ - Marcus Aurelius COS III; Jupiter Ammon
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Jupiter Ammon, horned, bearded, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin , which features Marcus Aurelius (COS III; Jupiter Ammon) on one side and a depiction of Jupiter Ammon on the other, is an example of a "double-headed" coin. This means that it has two distinct designs on opposite sides, which was a common feature of Roman imperial coins during this time period. The use of double-headed coins allowed the Roman Empire to showcase two different images or themes on a single coin, which helped to convey a sense of power and authority.
