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Didrachm - Marcus Aurelius Mount Argaeus
| Silver | 6.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-166 |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#337259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mount Argaeus with trees, a star above; on lower left slope, animal; on lower right slope, a tree.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ
Unabridged legend: Ύπατος Γ
Translation: Consul for the third time
Comment
The animal on reverse is sometimes missing.Interesting fact
The Marcus Aurelius Didrachm coin 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. However, 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 this period remained consistent and of high quality, with the Didrachm being one example of a well-crafted and widely used coin.
