© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXII IMP VIIII COS III P P; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass and shields, holding Victory on extended right hand and parazonium in left hand.
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
Mass varies: 2.96–3.414 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and subdue other nations. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "TR P XXXII IMP VIIII COS III P P," which stands for "Tribunicia Potestate XXXII Imperator VIIII Consul III Pater Patriae," or "Tribune of the Plebeians for the 32nd time, Emperor for the 7th time, Consul for the 3rd time, Father of the Fatherland." This inscription highlights Marcus Aurelius's various titles and positions of power within the Roman Empire.
