© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIIII COS II; 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#260633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.92–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.54 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 XIIII COS II; Mars) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted the Roman gods and goddesses. The image of Mars on the coin was meant to highlight Marcus Aurelius' role as a military leader and his association with the god of war.
