© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIIII COS II DESIG III; Mars
| 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 | 159-160 |
| 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#260637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIIII COS II DESIG III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Secundum, Designatus Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the second time, elect for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.8–3.42 g;Diameter varies: 16–17.5 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, which was minted between 159-160 AD, has an interesting feature on its reverse side. The reverse side depicts the Roman god of war, Mars, holding a spear and a shield, while standing on a rocky outcrop. The interesting fact is that the shield held by Mars bears the image of a bust of the goddess Victoria, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's victory over its enemies. This design element highlights the importance of military power and victory in Roman culture during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
