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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II; Minerva
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 148-149 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260542 |
|---|---|
| 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 III COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.76–3.77 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–19 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 year 148 AD saw a devastating plague sweep through the empire, killing an estimated 5 million people, including Marcus Aurelius' own daughter. Despite this, the coinage of this period continued to be minted with minimal changes, indicating the resilience and determination of the Roman people during this difficult time.
