© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167-168 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.4–3.62 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.5 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 (TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III; Aequitas) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 167 AD saw a devastating plague sweep through the empire, killing an estimated 5 million people, including Marcus Aurelius' own daughter. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Aequitas, the goddess of justice and equality, reflecting the ideals of fairness and balance that Marcus Aurelius sought to uphold during his reign.
