As - Marcus Aurelius M ANTONINVS AVG
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-180 |
| 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#263972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M ANTONINVS AVG
Translation:
Marcus Antoninus Augustus.
Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Marcus Aurelius (M ANTONINVS AVG) (161-180) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze, features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and a depiction of the Roman goddess Roma on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during Marcus Aurelius' reign that featured Roman emperors on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other. This particular coin is interesting because it highlights the blending of Roman and Greek cultures that occurred during the Roman Empire, as Marcus Aurelius was known for his admiration of Greek philosophy and culture. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was a common material used for coins during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to precious metals like gold and silver.
