© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS III P P; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, left foot on helmet, holding Victory on extended right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III P P
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Pater Patriae.
Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.24–3.35 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy, which symbolizes Marcus Aurelius' military victories during his reign.
