Aureus - Marcus Aurelius VICT AVG TR P XX COS III; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262820 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, signifying the emperor's triumphs in battle.
