Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERM
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pile of arms; cuirass, hexagonial and oval shields, helmet, vexillum, carnyces, spears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Devictus Germanis.
Holder of tribunician power for the 30th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation, conquered the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman emperor's portrait. The coin was minted during a time when Roman emperors were adopting a more philosophical and introspective approach to leadership, as exemplified by Marcus Aurelius' famous work "Meditations." The coin's design, which shows Marcus Aurelius with a contemplative expression and a sparse, simple background, reflects this shift in ideology and highlights the emperor's focus on wisdom and introspection.
