As - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT VI COS II HONOS S C; Honos) (151-152) front As - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT VI COS II HONOS S C; Honos) (151-152) back
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As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VI COS II HONOS S C; Honos

 
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
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
References
Numista
N#261890
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.