© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius LIB AVG III TR P XX COS III; Liberalitas
| Silver | 3.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVG III TR P XX COS III
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum Tertia, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Tertium.
The third liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.36–3.41 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (LIB AVG III TR P XX COS III; Liberalitas) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor at the time, and he was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings. Despite the challenges facing the empire, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality. The Liberalitas (Liberality) on the coin refers to the emperor's generosity and his efforts to maintain peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
