Denarius - Marcus Aurelius RELIG AVG IMP VII COS III; Mercury
174 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 174 |
| 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#262977 |
|---|---|
| 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 VII COS III
Translation:
Religio Augusti. Imperator Septimum, Consul Tertium.
The religion of the emperor (Augustus). Supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (RELIG AVG IMP VII COS III; Mercury) (174) coin features an image of the Roman god Mercury on its reverse side, indicating the importance of trade and commerce during the Roman Empire.
