© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS II; Honos
| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-160 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Honos, togate, standing left, holding up branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II
Translation:
Consul Secundum.
Consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (COS II; Honos) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Honos on the reverse side, which is an interesting fact about this coin. Honos was the goddess of honor, dignity, and moral integrity, and her depiction on the coin highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
