© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III; Mars
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and resting left on round shield set on ground.
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: 2.73–3.38 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 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; Mars) was minted during a time of significant economic and military challenges for the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin's design remained consistent with previous issues, featuring the emperor's portrait on one side and the god Mars on the other. This suggests that the Roman Empire continued to place a strong emphasis on its military prowess and the deification of its leaders, even during times of adversity.
