© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XX IMP IIII COS III; Victory
166 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 166 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Victory, naked to waist, standing front, head right, holding palm, upright, in right hand and with left hand fixing shield, inscribed VIC PAR, on palm-tree right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XX IMP IIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.61–3.57 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted during his reign from 161 to 180 AD, was used to pay soldiers and civil servants. It was also used for trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not as valuable as other coins made of gold or other precious metals. However, it remained an important part of the Roman economy and was widely used for many years.
