© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS III; Pietas
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing left, holding spear in right hand and resting left on shield.
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
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; Pietas) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 160-161 AD saw a devastating plague sweep through the empire, known as the Antonine Plague, which is believed to have killed up to 5 million people, or about 10% of the empire's population. Despite this crisis, the Roman Empire continued to function and issue coins, with the Denarius being a key part of the empire's currency system.
