© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT COS II; Minerva
| Gold | 7.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 146-147 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, standing right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Minerva standing left, holding a spear and a shield, while a small figure of Victory stands on the prow of a ship behind her. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and the goddess's protection of the state.
