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Denarius - Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F COS DES
139 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F COS DES
Translation:
Aurelius Caesar, Augusti Pii Filius, Consul Designatus.
[Marcus] Aurelius, Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, consul elect.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.97–3.5 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, on the same coin. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, known as "co-rule," where two emperors would rule together, often a senior emperor and a junior emperor, to ensure a smooth transition of power. The fact that this coin features two emperors makes it a unique and valuable piece for collectors and historians.
