© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT X COS II; Virtus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17 mm |
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding parazonium, nearly vertical, in right hand and vertical spear 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: 2.88–3.62 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–17.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT X COS II; Virtus) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor at the time, and he was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings. Despite the challenges facing the empire, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality. The Virtus (virtue) symbol on the coin was particularly significant, as it represented the moral values that Marcus Aurelius held dear and sought to promote throughout the empire.
