© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS III; Roma
| 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 | 169-170 |
| 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#262876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, seated left, holding spear and touching shields placed before her.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
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; Roma) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted the Roman emperors in a more realistic and humanizing way, rather than the traditional idealized portrayal. This was a departure from the usual depiction of emperors as god-like figures and was seen as a way to promote the idea of the emperor as a benevolent leader who was in touch with the people.
