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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VII COS II; Roma and Victory
| 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 | 153-154 |
| 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#260584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on right hand and parazonium upwards 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
Mass varies: 7.19–7.35 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 was meant to promote the idea of victory and stability. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
