© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius VICT AVG TR P XX COS III; Victory
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| 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#262818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, towered, flying left, holding garland or diadem in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR P XX COS III
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Tertium.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.19–7.2 g;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 the emperor's portrait with a distinctive "sidelock" hairstyle, which was a symbol of his philosophical beliefs. The sidelock was seen as a sign of wisdom and was often depicted in portraits of philosophers and intellectuals of the time. This coin, therefore, not only serves as a representation of the emperor's power but also reflects his intellectual and philosophical pursuits.
