As - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II CLEM S C; Clementia) (148-149) front As - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II CLEM S C; Clementia) (148-149) back
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As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II CLEM S C; Clementia

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
148-149
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
References
Numista
N#261852
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Clementia, standing left, holding patera and raising skirt.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT III COS II CLEM S C

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Clementia. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Clemency. Decree of the senate.

Comment

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 known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.