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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III; Victory
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military conquests and dominance.
