As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#261859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing, left, holding up right hand and holding box in left at side: at feet, left, a child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Pietas. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.Piety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas) (148-149) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze, features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas on the reverse side. Pietas was the goddess of duty, loyalty, and devotion, and was often depicted carrying a sacrifice or offering. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that the Roman Empire placed great importance on the values that Pietas represented, and serves as a reminder of the cultural and religious beliefs of the time.
