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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT II COS II; Fides
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 7.27–7.283 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT II COS II; Fides) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the coin's design remained consistent with previous issues, featuring the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Fides on the other. This coin is a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire, even during times of strife and change.
