As - Marcus Aurelius (PIETAS AVG S C) (140-144) front As - Marcus Aurelius (PIETAS AVG S C) (140-144) back
As - Marcus Aurelius (PIETAS AVG S C) (140-144) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

As - Marcus Aurelius PIETAS AVG S C

 
Bronze 10.6 g 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
140-144
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.6 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#261761
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Priestly emblems: from left to right, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus, simpulum.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS AVG S C

Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.