© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II CLEM; Clementia
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260556 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 2.93–3.53 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Clementia on the other. Clementia was a minor deity in Roman mythology who personified the virtue of clemency or mercy, and her appearance on the coin may suggest that Marcus Aurelius was emphasizing the importance of this virtue during his reign.
