© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius Divus CONSECRATIO
180 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 17.5 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing right on globe, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.3–3.66 g;Diameter varies: 16–18.5 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 sacrificial scene with the goddess Roma and various other figures. This coin was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design reflects the emperor's interest in philosophy and religion.
