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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius CONG AVG IIII TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III; Liberalitas
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-167 |
| 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#262830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONG AVG IIII TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III
Translation:
Congiarium Augustorum Quartum, Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Imperator, Quartum, Consul Tertium.
The fourth congiarium (distribution of money to the civilians) of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time.
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 is that it features the emperor's portrait with a distinctive "sidelock" hairstyle, which was a symbol of his philosophical beliefs. The sidelock was seen as a sign of wisdom and was often depicted in portraits of philosophers and intellectuals of the time. This coin, therefore, not only serves as a representation of the emperor's power but also reflects his intellectual and philosophical pursuits.
