Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XVIII COS III; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars with flying cloak, walking right, holding spear and trophy.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR P XVIII COS III; Mars) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 163-164 saw a devastating plague sweep through the empire, known as the Antonine Plague, which is believed to have killed up to 5 million people, or approximately 10% of the empire's population. Despite this crisis, the Roman Empire continued to function and issue coins, with the Denarius remaining a crucial part of the empire's economy.
