Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VI COS II; Roma, Virtus, and Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| 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#260564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma (or Virtus), helmeted, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and parazonium in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the Roman Empire. Its design includes an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and political values of the time. The coin's gold content and high level of craftsmanship also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.