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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS III P P; Mars
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear, inverted, in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III P P
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Pater Patriae.
Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (COS III P P; Mars) was minted during a time of significant military campaigns and territorial expansion for the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges of maintaining such a vast empire, the coinage during this period remained consistent in its quality and design, with the silver content of the Denarius remaining relatively stable. This speaks to the efficiency and organization of the Roman Empire's minting process, as well as the importance of maintaining a reliable currency for trade and commerce.
