Aureus - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III VIRTVS AVG
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, advancing left, crossing bridge over Danube, followed by two soldiers with standards and a horseman; below the bridge, three boats.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VI COS III VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Virtus Augusti.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is considered one of the most valuable coins from ancient Rome. In fact, it's believed that only about 100 of these coins still exist today, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians. (Source: "The Aureus: Ancient Rome's Most Valuable Coin" by Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.)
