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#262689 |
|---|---|
| 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 significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was gradually decreased during Marcus Aurelius' reign, as the empire faced financial pressures and inflation. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and currency, and its design was influential in shaping the aesthetics of future coinage.
