Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P DE SARM
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-177 |
| 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#263035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Sarmatian captives seated at either side of trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P DE SARM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Devictus Sarmatis.
Holder of tribunician power for the 31st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation, conquered the Sarmatians.
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 rarest and most sought-after coins from the Roman Empire, with only a few examples known to exist in such good condition. The coin's value is estimated to be in the millions, and it's considered a prized possession among collectors and historians.
