Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXII IMP VIIII COS III P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-178 |
| 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#263064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, draped, seated left, holding branch; at her feet, cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXII IMP VIIII COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Tricesima, Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 32nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
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 was minted during a time when Roman emperors were adopting a more philosophical and introspective approach to leadership, as exemplified by Marcus Aurelius' famous work "Meditations." The coin's design, which shows Marcus Aurelius with a contemplative expression and a sparse, simple background, reflects this shift in ideology and highlights the emperor's commitment to wisdom and introspection.
