As - Marcus Aurelius S C; Minerva
145 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, standing front, holding spear and shield; at feet, owl.
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, 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 suggests that the coin was minted to promote the values of intelligence and strategic thinking.
