Aureus - Marcus Aurelius CLEM; Clementia
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260573 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (CLEM; Clementia) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued in 151-152 AD, a period known as the "Anthonine Plague," which was a devastating pandemic that swept through the empire, killing millions of people and disrupting trade and commerce. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to mint coins, and the Aureus coin remains a testament to the empire's resilience and enduring legacy.
