As - Marcus Aurelius (GERMANIA SVBACTA IMP VI COS III S C; Germania) (173-174) front As - Marcus Aurelius (GERMANIA SVBACTA IMP VI COS III S C; Germania) (173-174) back
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As - Marcus Aurelius GERMANIA SVBACTA IMP VI COS III S C; Germania

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
173-174
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#263800
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Germania, draped, head bowed, seated right 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 portrait of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.