© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIIII COS II; Minerva
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding spear in left.
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: 2.36–3.536 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 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 and Minerva was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 159-160 saw a devastating plague sweep through the empire, known as the Antonine Plague, which is believed to have killed up to 5 million people, or roughly 10% of the population. Despite this crisis, the Roman Empire continued to function and issue coins, with the Denarius remaining a crucial part of the empire's economy.
