As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VIII 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 | 153-154 |
| 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#261904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing, right, holding spear, nearly vertical, in extended right hand and owl in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time. 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 Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on the reverse side, which was a common feature on Roman coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on wisdom and knowledge. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for widespread circulation and use in everyday transactions, rather than being a rare or commemorative coin.
