© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
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: 3–3.39 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; Aequitas) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and the goddess Aequitas, symbolizes the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government, which was a hallmark of Marcus Aurelius' reign. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
