© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XX IMP III COS III; Felicitas
| Gold | 7.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, right foot set on globe, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XX IMP III COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.23–7.34 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Felicitas was the goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the emperor's rule was bringing prosperity and happiness to the Roman people.
