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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P
| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-177 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 31st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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's obverse (front side) features a bust of Marcus Aurelius, while the reverse (back side) shows a scene of the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a spear and a shield. This design was common for coins issued during Marcus Aurelius' reign and symbolized the power and authority of the Roman Empire.
