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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VII COS III; Victory
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174-175 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VII COS III
Translation:
Imperator Septimum, Consul Tertium.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.18–3.47 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.5 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 VII COS III; Victory) was minted during a time of significant economic and political 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 military power and dominance. 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 currency and power, and it continues to be studied and collected by numismatists today.
