© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Antoninus Pius IMPERATOR II MARTI VLT; Mars
| Gold | 6.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143-144 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing, right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR II MARTI VLT
Translation:
Imperator Secundum. Marti Ultori.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time. To Mars, the avenger.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique depiction of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side. Mars is shown standing left, holding a spear and a shield, and is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This image of Mars was only used on aurei minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
