© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XX IMP III COS III; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XX IMP III COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military conquests and dominance.
