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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III P P; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 30th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.38–3.45 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted between 175-176 AD, has an interesting reverse side design. It depicts the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with the legend "ROMA" above her and the emperor's title "IMP VIII" below. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over the seas.
