Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIII COS II; Spes
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| 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#260619 |
|---|---|
| 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 XIII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 13th 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 XIII COS II; Spes) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Spes (hope) holding a flower, which symbolizes the hope for a brighter future during a period of political and economic instability. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the coin's minting process and design remained of high quality, showcasing the resilience and craftsmanship of Roman minting techniques.