As - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius (AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS S C) (140-144) front As - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius (AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS S C) (140-144) back
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As - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS S C

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
140-144
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#261739
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS S C

Translation:
Aurelius Caesar, Augusti Pii Filius, Consul. Senatus Consultum.
[Marcus] Aurelius, Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, consul. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two Roman emperors, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, on the same coin. This is a unique feature of Roman coinage during this period, as it was not common to depict multiple emperors on a single coin. It highlights the close relationship between the two emperors and their shared rule, which was a notable aspect of Roman imperial politics during this time.