Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIII COS II; Virtus
| 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#260629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, left foot on helmet, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and parazonium upright 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; Virtus) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse side features the emperor's portrait, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Virtus, who represents virtue and moral excellence. This coin was minted during a period when Marcus Aurelius was facing numerous challenges, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues that were sweeping through the empire. Despite these challenges, the coin's design emphasizes the importance of virtue and moral leadership, highlighting the values that Marcus Aurelius believed were essential for a strong and prosperous empire.
