© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-173 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
German captive, bound, seated right on ground at trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, and shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VI COS III
Translation:
Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.72–3.58 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (IMP VI COS III) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design has been studied and admired by numismatists for centuries.
