© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIIII COS II; Mars
| Gold | 7.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked but for a cloak at back, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIIII COS II
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Secundum.
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the 14th 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 a depiction of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which is fitting given that Marcus Aurelius was known for his military campaigns and conquests during his reign.
