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© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXI COS IIII; Mars
| Gold | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-167 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXI COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman god Mars on one side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. This is fitting, as Marcus Aurelius was known for his military campaigns and conquests, and Mars was the god of war in Roman mythology. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's military power and the emperor's role as a military leader.
