As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II S C; Minerva
| 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#261839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, standing right, brandishing javelin and holding 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II S C; Minerva) (148-149) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze, features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts in Roman mythology, and she was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized wisdom and knowledge. The inclusion of Minerva on this coin may have been a nod to the importance of wisdom and knowledge in Roman society, and it's a fascinating insight into the cultural and religious beliefs of the time.