© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius CLEM; Clementia
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clementia, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt up in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLEM
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius (CLEM; Clementia) is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Clementia, who was a personification of clemency or mercy, and was a virtue highly valued by the Roman Empire during Marcus Aurelius' reign. This design was meant to promote the idea of the emperor's benevolence and his commitment to showing mercy to his subjects.
