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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius HONOS; Honos
| Gold | 7.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Honos, togate, standing left, holding branch in raised right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONOS
Translation:
Honos.
Honour.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.22–7.56 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius (HONOS; Honos) from Rome, made of Gold weighing 7.4g, is an interesting piece of history because it features the image of the Roman goddess Honos (Honor) on one side, and the emperor Marcus Aurelius on the other. This coin was minted during Marcus Aurelius' reign from 140-144 AD, and it highlights the significance of Honos in Roman culture, as well as the emperor's association with honor and virtue.
