© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius VOTA SOL DECENN COS III
| Silver | 2.9 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-171 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar left, holding roll in left hand at side: by altar, a bull prostrate.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SOL DECENN COS III
Translation:
Vota Soluta Decennalia, Consul Tertium.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) paid (fulfilled) for ten years of rule. Consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.72–3.37 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.57 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (VOTA SOL DECENN 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 efforts to maintain peace and stability, the empire faced numerous challenges during his reign, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues that swept through the empire. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its influence on the development of currency and trade.
