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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius IVVENTAS; Juventas
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260502 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Iuventas.
Youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.14–7.37 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius (IVVENTAS; Juventas) features a unique design that showcases the Roman Empire's emphasis on military power and the emperor's role as a military leader. The obverse side of the coin depicts Marcus Aurelius wearing a cuirass and holding a spear, symbolizing his role as a military commander, while the reverse side features a personification of Victory (IVVENTAS) and Youth (Juventas), highlighting the empire's focus on military victory and the continuation of the Roman state. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.
