© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 168-169 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXIII IMP V COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Vicesima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 23rd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.546–3.51 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20.99 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 XXIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas) 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 Aequitas, the goddess of justice and equality, on its reverse side, highlighting the importance of these values during a time of conflict and upheaval.
