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#260546 |
|---|---|
| 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, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that were meant to promote the ideals of the Roman Empire, such as justice, peace, and unity. The coin's design, which includes an image of Fides (the personification of loyalty and fidelity) holding a patera (a ritual offering dish) and a scepter, symbolizes the emperor's commitment to upholding these values.
