Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXII IMP VIIII COS III P P; Annona
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-178 |
| 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#263058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius at left and ship at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXII IMP VIIII COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Tricesima, Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 32nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
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 that only about 100 of these coins still exist today, making them extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors. (Source: "Roman Coins: A Guide to the Literature" by David R. Slavitt)
