As - Marcus Aurelius GERMANIA SVBACTA IMP VI COS III S C; Germania
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-173 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#263754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Germania, draped, head bowed, seated left on ground at foot of trophy, surrounded by various weapons.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANIA SVBACTA IMP VI COS III S C
Translation:
Germania Subacta. Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Germany subjugated. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. 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 a rare and unique reverse design, depicting Germania, the personification of Germany, seated on a rock, surrounded by trophies and holding a shield with the inscription "GERMANIA SVBACTA" which means "Germania subdued". This coin was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor known for his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes, and the design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's victory over Germania.