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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XV COS III

161 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
161
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
References
Numista
N#262683
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Clasped hands holding standard.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR P XV COS III

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (TR P XV COS III) (161) coin features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and military victories during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.