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#260620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 (meaning "hope" in Latin), which suggests that the coin was minted to promote the idea of hope and optimism during a period of political and economic instability. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the coin's silver content and fine craftsmanship have helped it endure for centuries, making it a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
