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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXI IMP VIIII COS III P P; Annona
177 year| Silver | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius at left and ship at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXI IMP VIIII COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Tricesima, Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 31st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth 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 featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted in 177 AD, is considered to be one of the most well-preserved examples of Roman coinage from that time period. Its excellent state of preservation is likely due to the fact that it was buried in a hoard, which helped to protect it from the wear and tear of circulation. As a result, many of the details on the coin, such as the emperor's portrait and the inscriptions, are still clearly visible today.
