© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Marcus Aurelius MARTI VICTORI IMP VI COS III S C; Mars
| Bronze | 10.9 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, half-draped, standing right, setting with right hand oval shield, inscribed with S C, onto a captive, seated left, and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI VICTORI IMP VI COS III S C
Translation:
Marti Victori. Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
To Mars, the victorious. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which is fitting given that Marcus Aurelius was known for his military campaigns and conquests during his reign.
