© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ METAL AVRELIANIS
| Bronze | 3.2 g | 17 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: METAL AVRELIANIS
Translation:
Metallum Aurelianis.
Metal of Aurelian.
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 the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during Marcus Aurelius' reign that aimed to promote the ideals of Roman culture and civic virtue. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, the coin's design and craftsmanship were of high quality, reflecting the attention to detail and artistic skill of Roman minting techniques at the time.
