© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III; Genius
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Genius, nude, standing left, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 30th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.86–3.46 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted between 175-176 AD, is considered to be one of the most well-preserved and high-quality examples of Roman coinage from that time period. Its design features a portrait of Marcus Aurelius on one side and the Roman goddess Libertas on the other, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to preserving the Roman Republic's values and principles. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.3 grams make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
