Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IMPERATOR II; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, standing front, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR II
Translation:
Imperator Secundum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (IMPERATOR II; Victory) coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the emperor's role as a victorious commander.
