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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II PIETAS; Pietas
| 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#260558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pietas, standing left, placing right hand on head of little girl, holding a second child on left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II PIETAS
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Pietas.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Piety.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II PIETAS; Pietas) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted in 148-149 AD, during the Marcomannic Wars, a series of conflicts between the Roman Empire and Germanic tribes that lasted for several years. Despite the challenges of this time period, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the skill of the Roman mint workers.
