© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius Divus CONSECRATIO
180 year| Silver | 3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing right on thunderbolt, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.38–3.82 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius Divus (CONSECRATIO) (180) coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side depicts a scene of the goddess Roma seated on a throne, surrounded by two standing soldiers. This coin was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings, and is considered one of the greatest emperors in Roman history.
