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© Maison Palombo
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III; Victory
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and inverted vertical spear in left hand, being crowned by Victory, winged, draped, who is advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand, sloped up by left shoulder; in field, a globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VI COS III
Translation:
Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.27–7.32 g;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.
