© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XVIII IMP II COS III; Mars and Virtus
| Silver | 3.5 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mars (or Virtus), helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XVIII IMP II COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR P XVIII IMP II COS III; Mars and Virtus) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor at the time, and he was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings. Despite the challenges facing the empire, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality. The coin's design features Mars, the god of war, on one side, and Virtus, the personification of virtue, on the other. This coin is a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire, even during times of strife.
