Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P PAX AVG; Pax
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, with torch in outstretched right hand setting fire to spoils on ground and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P PAX AVG
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Pax Augusti.
Holder of tribunician power for the 31st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted between 176-177 AD, has an interesting reverse side design. It features the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) standing left, holding an olive branch and a scepter. The image of Pax was a symbol of peace and prosperity, reflecting Marcus Aurelius' reign, which was marked by relative peace and stability within the Roman Empire. This coin is a representation of the emperor's commitment to maintaining peace and harmony throughout the empire.
