© 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 VI COS II; Virtus
| Silver | 2.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, standing left, holding parazonium in right hand and spear in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT VI COS II; Virtus) was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The emperor Marcus Aurelius was known for his philosophical writings and his efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state goddess, Virtus. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Virtus on the other, reflects this shift in focus towards the promotion of Roman values and deities.
