Denarius - Marcus Aurelius PRIMI DECENNALES COS III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-171 |
| 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#262908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend of five lines within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRIMI DECENNALES COS III
Translation:
Primi Decennales. Consul Tertium.
First decennium. Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and was minted between 170-171 AD, is notable for its unusual design. The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Marcus Aurelius, while the reverse (back) side depicts a scene of the emperor sacrificing a bull to the gods. This design is significant because it represents a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of gods and goddesses. The use of a sacrificial scene on the coin may have been intended to emphasize Marcus Aurelius' role as a priest-emperor and to promote the idea of the emperor's divine authority.
