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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III; Victory
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 170-171 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and palm, sloped up by 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: 2.9–3.7 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 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; Victory) was minted during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features a depiction of Victory on the reverse side, was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance. However, the coin was also minted during a period of inflation and economic instability, which led to a decrease in the value of the Denarius and a shift towards bartering and the use of other forms of currency. Despite these challenges, the Denarius remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design continues to be studied and admired by numismatists and historians today.
