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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius HONOS; Honos
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Honos, togate, standing left, holding branch in raised right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONOS
Translation:
Honos.
Honour.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.825–3.55 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (HONOS; Honos) coin features the image of the Roman goddess Honos, who represents honor and virtue, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and the efforts of Marcus Aurelius to promote them during his reign.
