As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VI COS II HONOS S C; Honos
Bronze | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 151-152 |
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#261890 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Honos, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI COS II HONOS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum. Honos. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time. Honour. 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 period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.