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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS III; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.5 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on low seat, holding thunderbolt, nearly horizontal, in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.19–3.79 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 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 III; Jupiter) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features Jupiter on the reverse side, was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous state, protected by the gods. Despite the coin's small size and relatively low value, it remains a valuable artifact for historians and collectors today, providing insight into the economic and political systems of ancient Rome.
