© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT II COS II; Minerva
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-148 |
| 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#260532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT II COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.932–3.76 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–19.5 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 and Minerva was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "TR POT II COS II," stands for "Tribunicia Potestate II, Consul II," which refers to Marcus Aurelius's second term as consul and his tribunician power, a position that gave him executive authority over the Roman state. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin's minting suggests that the Roman Empire was still capable of producing high-quality currency with intricate designs and inscriptions.
