© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius PIETAS AVG TR P XX COS III; Pietas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, right and holding box in left hand at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG TR P XX COS III
Translation:
Pietas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Tertium.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.35–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 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, which was minted between 165-166 AD, has an interesting reverse design that depicts the goddess Pietas, who represents duty and devotion to the state and family. This design was chosen by Marcus Aurelius to promote the value of piety and to emphasize his role as a benevolent and just ruler. The coin's design and inscription, which includes the phrase "Pietas Augusti" (the piety of the emperor), reflect the emperor's efforts to promote a sense of shared values and unity among the Roman people.
