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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius VICT AVG TR P XX IMP IIII COS III; Victory
166 year| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 166 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, towered, flying left, holding garland with both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR P XX IMP IIII COS III
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its dominance over other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "VICT AVG TR P XX IMP IIII COS III," which stands for "Victory of the Augustus, Tribune of the Plebeians for the 20th time, Imperator for the 4th time, Consul for the 3rd time." This inscription highlights Marcus Aurelius's various titles and accomplishments as a Roman leader.
