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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius IVVENTAS
| Gold | 5.1 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 | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juventas, draped, standing left, with right hand dropping incense on candelabrum and holding patera in lowered left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVVENTAS
Unabridged legend: Iuventas
Translation: Youth
Comment
Biaggi 857.
Mass varies: 2.88–7.35 g;
Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius (IVVENTAS) (140-144) from Rome, made of Gold weighing 5.1g, is an interesting piece of history because it features the emperor's portrait with a distinctive "imperial" hairstyle, which was a symbol of his power and authority.
