© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III 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 | 148-149 |
| 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#260550 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.28–7.36 g;Diameter varies: 19.7–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
Staatliche Münzsammlung München
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.
