© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III; Annona
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-165 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, emptying with both hands a cornucopiae into modius, left: her right foot is set on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–3.55 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.48 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 (P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III; Annona) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Annona, the goddess of grain, reflects the empire's growing reliance on trade and commerce, particularly in the provinces. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and the importance of trade in the empire's economy.
