© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C
| Bronze | 11.6 g | 27 mm |
| 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 | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Right hands clasped, holding caduceus and corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 30th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.48–13.32 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.
