Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III; Felicitas
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| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 175 |
| 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#262998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona Vicesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 29th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is considered one of the most valuable coins from ancient Rome. In fact, it's believed to be one of the most valuable coins in existence, with some specimens selling for millions of dollars at auction. (Source: Various numismatic sources)
