Aureus - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS
140 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 140 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, curiassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS
Translation:
Aurelius Caesar, Augusti Pii Filius, Consul.
[Marcus] Aurelius Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, consul.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it was used as a means of propaganda by the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and Antoninus Pius on the other, which was a way for the emperors to promote their authority and legitimacy. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS," highlights the emperors' connection to the divine and their role as cosmic rulers, further solidifying their power and influence.
