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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III; Mars
| Silver | 2.4 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 | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak flying behind, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy, sloped over left shoulder, 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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III; Mars) was minted during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse, may have been a nod to the ongoing conflicts during Marcus Aurelius' reign, including the Marcomannic Wars and the Roman-Parthian Wars. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire during this time period.
