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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIII IMP X P P COS III IVSTITIA AVG; Justitia
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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Justitia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXIII IMP X P P COS III IVSTITIA AVG
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Tricesima, Imperator Decimum, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Iustitia Augusti.
Holder of tribunician power for the 33st time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, father of the nation, consul for the third time. Justice of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3–3.28 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 Justitia (Justice) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. The image of Justitia was meant to symbolize the idea of justice and fairness, which was an important virtue in Roman society and a key aspect of the Roman legal system.
