Aureus - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III; Felicitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-165 |
| 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#262792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae at shoulder in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck or happiness, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, as the emperor sought to promote a sense of well-being and contentment among his subjects.
