As - Marcus Aurelius (TR P XX IMP III COS III S C; Roma) (165-166) front As - Marcus Aurelius (TR P XX IMP III COS III S C; Roma) (165-166) back
As - Marcus Aurelius (TR P XX IMP III COS III S C; Roma) (165-166) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

As - Marcus Aurelius TR P XX IMP III COS III S C; Roma

 
Bronze 10.8 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
165-166
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.8 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#263621
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and spear in left hand; behind her, shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR P XX IMP III COS III S C

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 9.758–11.95 g;

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 a Roman emperor and philosopher known for his work "Meditations," which is still studied today for its insights into Stoic philosophy and leadership.