As - Marcus Aurelius (TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III S C; Romulus and Remus) (179-180) front As - Marcus Aurelius (TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III S C; Romulus and Remus) (179-180) back
As - Marcus Aurelius (TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III S C; Romulus and Remus) (179-180) photo
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As - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III S C; Romulus and Remus

 
Bronze 15.2 g -
Description
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
15.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#263961
Rarity index
100%

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: 11.04–19.32 g;

Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum

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 cultural heritage of the Roman Empire.