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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS III
161 year| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding standard.
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
Mass varies: 2.95–3.4 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased during Marcus Aurelius' reign, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design has been studied and admired by numismatists for centuries.
