© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III P P; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand: wheel under seat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Tricesima, Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 34st time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.47–3.88 g;Diameter varies: 17.74–18.4 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 XXXIIII IMP X COS III P P; Fortuna) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver weighing 3.2 g has an interesting fact that the reverse side of the coin features the goddess Fortuna, who was the goddess of luck and prosperity in Roman mythology. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was prosperous and lucky under the rule of Marcus Aurelius.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (179-180) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III P P; Fortuna) (179-180) coin.
