Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160-161 |
| 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#260646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, holding scepter, standing in slow quadriga, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XV COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT XV COS III) was minted during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of the emperor and various symbols, was meant to convey the power and authority of the Roman state. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not as valuable as some other coins of the time, and its value fluctuated depending on the Empire's economic conditions.
