Aureus - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius TR POT COS III
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| 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#259894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, with Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, in triumphal quadriga, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin is interesting because it features two Roman emperors, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, who ruled together as co-emperors from 140 to 143 AD. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, known as "co-rule," where two or more emperors would rule together simultaneously. This coin is a rare example of a co-rule coin, and its gold content makes it even more valuable to collectors and historians.
