© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIII IMP VIIII COS III P P; Mars
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-179 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXIII IMP VIIII COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Tricesima, Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 33st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.155–3.6 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted between 178-179 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 minted during a time of relative peace and stability within the Roman Empire, which allowed for more careful attention to be paid to the production of coins. As a result, the coin's details, such as the emperor's portrait and the depiction of Mars on the reverse side, are remarkably clear and well-defined, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians alike.
