© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XII COS II; Spes
| Silver | 3.2 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 157-158 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower-bud in right hand and gathering up fold of skirt in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.56–3.82 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–17 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 XII COS II; Spes) 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 thrive and issue coins like this one, which feature the image of the emperor and various gods and goddesses.
