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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III; Roma
165 year| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman emperor's portrait, which was designed to convey his philosophical beliefs. The coin's obverse side features a left-facing bust of Marcus Aurelius with a contemplative expression, signifying his deep interest in Stoicism. The reverse side shows the Roman goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield, symbolizing the power and authority of the Roman Empire. This coin design was a departure from the more traditional depictions of Roman emperors as fierce warriors, and instead emphasized the emperor's intellectual and philosophical pursuits.
