© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Marcus Aurelius SECVRIT PVB TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 10 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Securitas, naked to waist, seated left on throne, raising right hand to head and resting left elbow on arm of throne.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT PVB TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C
Unabridged legend: Securitas Publica. Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Safety of the public. Holder of tribunician power for the 30th time, supreme commander for the eighth 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 an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman emperor and philosopher known for his work "Meditations," which is still studied today for its insights into Stoic philosophy and leadership.
