Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VIIII COS II; Roma 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 | 154-155 |
| 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#260589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on extended right hand and parazonium at shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VIIII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius is interesting because it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military victories during Marcus Aurelius' reign.
