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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius IVVENTAS; Juventas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| 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#260503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Juventas, draped, standing left, with right hand dropping incense on candelabrum and holding patera in lowered left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVVENTAS
Translation:
Iuventas.
Youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.861–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 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 (IVVENTAS; Juventas) was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The reverse side of the coin features the goddess Juventas, who was a personification of youth and vitality, and was often depicted with a snake, which symbolized renewal and transformation. This imagery reflects the cultural shift towards a more philosophical and spiritual worldview during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his interest in Stoicism and his efforts to promote a more virtuous and harmonious society.
