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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III
| Gold | 7.20 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 173-174 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.20 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, on horse prancing right, raising right hand and holding parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VI COS III
Unabridged legend: Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth 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 a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a scepter. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over the seas.
