© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II COS III
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-171 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar left, holding roll in left hand at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II COS III
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia Secunda, Consul Tertium.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for the second decennium of rule. 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
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is considered one of the most valuable coins from ancient Rome. It's made of gold and weighs 7.3 grams, which is significant because it was used as a standard unit of currency during the Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. The coin's value was determined by its weight and purity, and it was used for large transactions and as a store of value. Today, coins like this are highly sought after by collectors and can sell for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
