Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIII COS II; Virtus
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, left foot on helmet, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and parazonium upright 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the virtue of Virtus, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coinage during this period remained remarkably consistent in terms of its quality and design. This speaks to the resilience and stability of the Roman Empire's monetary system, even in the face of adversity.
