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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III P P; Salus
179 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, holding two corn-ears; at her feet, snake coiled round altar.
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: 2.61–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III P P; Salus) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was the last of the "Five Good Emperors" and his reign marked the end of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability that had lasted for over 200 years. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Salus (health) on the reverse, may have been a nod to the growing concerns about the empire's stability and security. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and artistry.
