Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIII 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 | 178-179 |
| 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#263067 |
|---|---|
| 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 XXXIII IMP VIIII COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Tricesima, Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 33st 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 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. Its value is estimated to be in the millions, making it a true treasure for collectors and historians alike.
