Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II; Fides
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| 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#260543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Fides, is considered one of the most beautiful and iconic coins of the Roman Empire. It was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and the design of the coin reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of the time. The coin's design has been widely admired and studied by numismatists and historians, and it is considered a prime example of the artistic and technical achievements of Roman coinage.
