Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II CLEM; Clementia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clementia, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and fold of drapery in left at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II CLEM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Clementia.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Clemency.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II CLEM; Clementia) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 148-149 saw a devastating plague sweep through the empire, known as the Antonine Plague, which is believed to have killed up to 5 million people, or approximately 10% of the empire's population. Despite this crisis, the Roman Empire continued to function and issue coins, with the Denarius being a key part of the empire's currency system.
