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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS III; Mars
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260640 |
|---|---|
| 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 XV COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.12–7.18 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Marcus Aurelius is that it features a depiction of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued by a Roman emperor. Mars was not typically associated with the imperial cult, and it is thought that Marcus Aurelius may have chosen to include this image as a way of emphasizing his own personal devotion to the god and his role as a military leader.
