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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III; Mars
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 173-174 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak floating behind him, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder 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: 3.1–3.34 g;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 change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote military victory and patriotism during his 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.
