Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VII COS II; Virtus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 153-154 |
| 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#260586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, standing left, holding parazonium in right hand and spear in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT VII COS II; Virtus) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the Marcomannic Wars, a series of conflicts that lasted from 166 to 180 AD and involved various Germanic tribes and other groups attacking the Roman Empire's borders. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which feature the image of the emperor and various symbols of Roman power and virtue.
