Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS III
161 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding two cornears and poppy.
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 great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was the last of the "Five Good Emperors" and his reign marked the end of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability that had lasted for over 200 years. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political challenges of the time, as the empire faced threats from external enemies and internal strife. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and the power of the Roman Empire at its peak.