© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III; Roma
165 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 165 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on low seat, holding palladium on extended right hand and parazonium in left: at side, right, round shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.863–3.53 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
