© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XI COS II S C; Asclepius
| Bronze | 9.9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 156-157 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Asclepius, naked to waist, standing, left, holding in right hand rod, round which snake twines, upright on ground, left hand at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XI COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.47–10.34 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used to promote the Roman Empire's public health and medical services, or to commemorate a significant medical event or achievement during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
