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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III
| Silver | 3 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
German captive, bound, seated right on ground at trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, and shields, surrounded by various weapons.
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: 2.81–3.2 g;Diameter varies: 17.58–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of the emperor and various symbols, was meant to convey the power and authority of the Roman state. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce throughout the empire.
