© 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 X COS II; Genius
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-156 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius Populi Romani, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT X COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.07–3.471 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman emperor's portrait, which was designed to showcase his wisdom and divinity. The coin's obverse side features a bust of Marcus Aurelius with a stern expression, while the reverse side depicts the Roman goddess Roma seated on a throne, surrounded by symbols of the Roman state. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Marcus Aurelius was a wise and powerful leader, guided by the principles of Roman virtue and divinity.
