© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius Divus CONSECRATIO
180 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Funeral pyre, in four tiers, garlanded and adorned with statues, on top of which, Marcus Aurelius in quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.23–7.27 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Marcus Aurelius Divus (CONSECRATIO) (180) coin was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Roman Empire under his leadership.
