© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIIII COS II; Mars
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 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 | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260631 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.2–7.27 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the god Mars, was part of a series of coins issued during Marcus Aurelius' reign that depicted the Roman emperor in various guises. This particular coin is interesting because it shows Marcus Aurelius wearing a cuirass, or a type of armor, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors in a toga. This change in imagery was likely intended to emphasize Marcus Aurelius' role as a military leader and his association with the god of war, Mars.
