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#260565 |
|---|---|
| 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 and rare coins from the Roman Empire. It's believed that only about 100 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. Additionally, the coin's design features the goddess Roma on one side and Victory on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's power and influence at the time.
