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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XVIII COS III; Concordia
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, standing left, holding patera and double cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XVIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR P XVIII COS III; Concordia) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the Marcomannic Wars, a series of conflicts that lasted from 166 to 180 AD and involved various Germanic tribes and other groups attacking the Roman Empire's borders. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, highlighting the importance of maintaining peace and stability within the empire.
