© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS III P P; Minerva
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 2.72–3.62 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (COS III P P; Minerva) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various gods and goddesses from ancient Roman mythology. The Minerva image on the coin represents the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, who was highly revered during the Roman Empire. The inclusion of Minerva on the coin highlights the importance of wisdom and knowledge during Marcus Aurelius' reign, reflecting his philosophical beliefs and his desire to promote wisdom and intellectual pursuits throughout the empire.
