As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT IIII 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 | 149-150 |
| 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#261871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT IIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth 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 IIII COS II S C; Minerva) (149-150) 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 suggest that the Roman Empire placed a high value on wisdom and knowledge during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.