© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus and Marcus Aurelius TR P II COS S C LIBERALITAS AVG; Liberalitas
177 year| Bronze | 25 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, togate, seated left on platform, presiding over distribution.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II COS S C LIBERALITAS AVG
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul. Senatus Consultum. Liberalitas Augusti.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul. Decree of the senate. The liberality of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.54–26.47 g;Diameter varies: 31–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
