As - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT IIII COS II VIRTVS S C; Virtus) (149-150) front As - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT IIII COS II VIRTVS S C; Virtus) (149-150) back
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As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT IIII COS II VIRTVS S C; Virtus

 
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
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
References
Numista
N#261875
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding parazonium, pointed slightly upwards to left, in right hand and vertical spear in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT IIII COS II VIRTVS S C

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum. Virtus. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time. Courage. 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.