© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 10.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167-168 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding owl on right hand and resting left hand on shield; spear resting in left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.065–11.263 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on the reverse side, which was a common feature on Roman coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. This suggests that the coin was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, further supports the idea that it was a commonly used coin for everyday transactions.
