Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT IIII COS II; Minerva
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 149-150 |
| 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#260560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 IIII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT IIII COS II; Minerva) (149-150) coin features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Minerva standing left, holding a spear and a shield, surrounded by a wreath. This design was not commonly used on Roman coins, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
