© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II; Fides
| Gold | 7.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260547 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time
Comment
Mass varies: 7.23–7.32 g;Diameter varies: 18.25–19 mm;
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 and fidelity, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and the efforts of Marcus Aurelius to promote them during his reign.
