Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XVIII IMP II COS III; Annona
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 XVIII IMP II COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (P M TR P XVIII 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. The coin's silver content also highlights the empire's wealth and economic power during this period.
