© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ17 - Marcus Aurelius ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤ
| Bronze | 4.76 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Traianopolis (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (147-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-180 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.76 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The three Charites; each holding spindel.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman emperor known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.