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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VII COS II; Roma and Victory
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152-153 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on extended right hand and parazonium in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the emperor Marcus Aurelius depicted on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the political and religious tensions of the era. The coin's gold content also makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
