© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Tiberius TR POT XVI IMP VII
| Gold | 7.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-15 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tiberius, laureate and cloaked, standing in quadriga right, holding laurel-branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left; all four horses heads turned right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XVI IMP VII
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Imperator Septimus
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time
Comment
Mass varies: 7.71–7.78 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it was used as a means of propaganda by the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Tiberius, the Roman emperor at the time, and the inscription "TR POT XVI IMP VII" which stands for "Tiberius, 16th year of his reign, 7th year of his imperial power". This inscription was used to promote the idea that Tiberius was a powerful and successful leader, and to reinforce his authority over the Roman Empire. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold, a valuable and prestigious metal, further emphasized the wealth and power of the Roman Empire.
