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#262687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, togate, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and left hand holding roll at side.
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 emperor at the time, and he was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings. Despite his reputation for being a just and fair ruler, his reign was marked by several challenges, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues that swept through the empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage during his reign remained consistent, with the Denarius being the standard circulation coin. This coin is a testament to the resilience and endurance of the Roman Empire during a time of great change and upheaval.