© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius RELIG AVG IMP VI COS III; Mercury
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 173-174 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mercury, wearing petasus and short cloak, standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RELIG AVG IMP VI COS III
Translation:
Religio Augusti. Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium.
The religion of the emperor (Augustus). Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.6–3.67 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (RELIG AVG IMP VI COS III; Mercury) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted the Roman gods and goddesses. This particular coin features Mercury, the Roman messenger god, on the reverse side, which is fitting since Marcus Aurelius was known for his intellectual pursuits and his writings on philosophy and Stoicism. The coin's design serves as a representation of the emperor's interests and values, and it's a unique aspect of Roman coinage during his reign.
