© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT II COS II; Fides
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-148 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing right, holding two corn-ears downwards in right hand and dish of fruit on raised left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT II COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.16–7.348 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Fides, who represents loyalty, fidelity, and good faith. This image symbolizes the importance of these values in Roman culture and highlights the role of the emperor as a guardian of these virtues.
