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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P DE SARM
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Sarmatian captives seated at either side of trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P DE SARM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Devictus Sarmatis.
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 Sarmatians.
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 representation of the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) holding an olive branch and a scepter. This imagery symbolizes the emperor's role as a bringer of peace and stability to the Roman Empire.
