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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Marcus Aurelius IVVENTVS S C
145 year| Bronze | 9.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 145 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVVENTVS S C
Translation:
Iuventus. Senatus Consultum.
Youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.16–9.82 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Marcus Aurelius (IVVENTVS S C) (145) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 9.2 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of a Roman emperor with a beard. Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD, was known for his philosophical writings and his attempts to reform the Roman Empire. The beard on the coin is a unique feature, as most Roman coins from this time period depict clean-shaven emperors. This coin is a valuable piece for collectors and historians because it provides a glimpse into the cultural and political climate of the Roman Empire during Marcus Aurelius' reign.
