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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIII COS II; Apollo
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, laureate, draped to front, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and lyre at side in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 13th 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 featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT XIII COS II; Apollo) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold weighing 7.2 g is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. The coin's design features the image of Apollo on one side and the emperor on the other, symbolizing the connection between the Roman Empire and the gods. This coin is a testament to the advanced economic system of the Roman Empire and its influence on the development of currency in Europe.
