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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERM
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pile of arms; cuirass, hexagonial and oval shields, helmet, vexillum, carnyces, spears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Devictus Germanis.
Holder of tribunician power for the 31st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation, conquered the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.98–3.34 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman Empire.
