© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS II; Spes
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up bud of flower in right hand and with left hand catching up fold of drapery.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II
Translation:
Consul Secundum.
Consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.07–3.47 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (COS II; Spes) was minted during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of the Roman goddess Spes (hope) on the reverse side, may have been intended to promote the idea of hope and prosperity during a period of uncertainty. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the Denarius remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the Roman world.
