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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius PIETAS AVG
| Gold | 7.1 g | 18.5 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 | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emblems of priesthood: from left to right, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus, and simpulum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is that it was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted the Roman gods and goddesses, highlighting the emperor's devotion to the traditional Roman religions.
