Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS II DESIG III; Pietas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160-161 |
| 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#260639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, holding child on each arm: at each side, child standing, looking towards her, raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XV COS II DESIG III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Secundum, Designatus Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the second time, elect for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the Roman Empire. Its design, which includes the emperor's portrait and the goddess Pietas, symbolizes the emperor's devotion to the gods and his role as a divine ruler. The coin's high gold content and intricate details make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
