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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT X COS II; Minerva
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-156 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, with aegis, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding round shield on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT X COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
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 an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, and was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized wisdom and knowledge. The inclusion of Minerva on this coin may have been a nod to the emperor's emphasis on wisdom and knowledge, as well as his efforts to promote the arts and sciences during his reign.
