© 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 III COS II S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 12.1 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Minerva, standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on the reverse side, which was a common feature on Roman coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. This suggests that the coin was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, further supports the idea that it was a commonly used coin for everyday transactions.
