Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XI COS II; Securitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 156-157 |
| 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#260606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, standing left, leaning on column, raising right hand and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XI COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eleventh 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 XI COS II; Securitas) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 156-157 saw a devastating plague sweep through the empire, known as the Antonine Plague, which is believed to have killed up to 5 million people, or about 10% of the empire's population. Despite this crisis, the Roman Empire continued to function and mint coins, with the Denarius remaining a crucial part of the empire's economy.
