© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT II COS II HONOS S C; Honos
| Bronze | 9.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-148 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Honos, togate, standing, front, head right, holding sceptre, vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae, with tip turned outwards, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT II COS II HONOS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum. Honos. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time. Honour. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.31–10.217 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 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.
