© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III P P; Victory
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy, vertical, in left hand.
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: 2.86–3.37 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, signifying the emperor's triumphs in battle.
