Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXI COS IIII; Mars
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-167 |
| 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#262832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking left, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXI COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR P XXI COS IIII; Mars) (166-167) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold is interesting because it depicts the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side, signifying the emperor's role as the leader of the Roman army.
