Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 168-169 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXIII IMP V COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Vicesima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 23rd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society and the efforts of Marcus Aurelius to promote them during his reign.
