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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III; Victory
| Gold | 7.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 171-172 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, with left hand setting round shield, inscribed VIC GER on palm-tree right.
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
Mass varies: 7.22–7.29 g;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 depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "IMP VI COS III," which stands for "Imperator VI, Consul III," indicating that Marcus Aurelius was both the emperor and consul of Rome at the time the coin was minted.
