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© Trustees of the British Museum
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#260594 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and Minerva, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the coin's design remained relatively consistent, with the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Minerva on the other. This consistency in design suggests that the Roman Empire was able to maintain a level of stability and continuity, even during times of crisis.
