© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III S C; Romulus and Remus
| Bronze | 10.2 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-180 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
She-wolf suckling twins, standing right in grotto.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Tricesima, Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 33st time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.15–12.03 g;Diameter varies: 24–25.13 mm;
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 Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the rich history and heritage of the Roman Empire.
