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As - Marcus Aurelius [TR P XXIIII ?] IMP V COS III P P S C; Romulus and Remus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169-170 |
| 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#263689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf, standing right, suckling twins in cave.
Script: Latin
Lettering: [TR P XXIIII ?] IMP V COS III P P S C
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the foundation and growth of the Roman Empire under the rule of Marcus Aurelius.
