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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXII IMP V COS III; Victory
168 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 168 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXII IMP V COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time.
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 of Marcus Aurelius is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this time period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance over its territories.
