As - Marcus Aurelius S C; Minerva
145 year| Bronze | 11.80 g | 25 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 | 11.80 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, wearing cloak with aegis, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Marcus Aurelius (S C; Minerva) (145) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11.80 g, features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts in Roman mythology, and she was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized wisdom and knowledge. This image of Minerva on the coin highlights the importance of wisdom and knowledge in Roman culture and values during the time of Marcus Aurelius' reign.
