Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P IIII IMP II COS II; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-180 |
| 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#263100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, placing on palm a shield inscribed VIC AVG.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius is interesting because it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The coin also features an image of Marcus Aurelius on the obverse side, along with the inscription "TR P IIII IMP II COS II," which stands for "Tribunicia Potestate IIII Imperator II Consul II," indicating that Marcus Aurelius held the office of consul for the second time. The coin was minted during Marcus Aurelius' reign from 161 to 180 AD, a time of relative peace and prosperity for the Roman Empire.
