Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXII IMP VIIII COS III P P; Annona
| 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#263062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius at left.
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 featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Annona on the reverse side, signifying the emperor's efforts to address food shortages and famines during his reign.
