As - Marcus Aurelius VOTA PVBLICA IMP VIIII COS III P P S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-178 |
| 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#263946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over a tripod and holding scroll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA IMP VIIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. 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 a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess Salus (the personification of safety and well-being) standing left, holding a patera (a shallow offering dish) and a snake. This design was only used during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and is considered highly sought after by collectors.
