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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III P P; Mars
179 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 179 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 X COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Tricesima, Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 33st time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.66–3.57 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
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 a depiction of the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and the image of Mars served as a symbol of the empire's military prowess and dominance.
