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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS III P P; Minerva
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding up olive-branch in right hand, and resting left hand on shield set on ground: vertical spear, point upwards, rests against left arm.
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; Minerva) was issued during a time of significant economic and military challenges for the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin's design remained consistent with previous issues, featuring the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Minerva on the other. This consistency in design suggests that the Roman Empire was still maintaining a strong sense of continuity and tradition, even in the face of external pressures.
