© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS III; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 2.4 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 | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Marcus Aurelius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the emperor's role as a victorious leader.
