© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XI COS II; Virtus
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 156-157 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding parazonium in right hand and vertical spear in left.
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
Mass varies: 2.62–3.78 g;Diameter varies: 16.25–18 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 XI COS II; Virtus) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Virtus on the other, reflects the values and ideals of the Roman Empire during this period. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the empire's wealth and influence at the time.
