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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III; Victory
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, placing with left hand round shield, inscribed VIC GER on palm-tree right.
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: 2.96–3.45 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; 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 promote the idea of Roman supremacy and military prowess. However, the coin was also minted during a period of inflation and economic instability, which led to a decrease in the coin's silver content over time. Despite this, the Denarius remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and it continues to be studied and admired by historians and collectors today.
