Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS 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#260642 |
|---|---|
| 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 III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT XV COS III; Pietas) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 160-161 saw a devastating plague sweep through the empire, killing an estimated 5 million people, including Marcus Aurelius' own daughter. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the emperor and the goddess Pietas, highlighting the importance of religious devotion and the role of the emperor as a spiritual leader during this difficult time.
