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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius CLEMENTIA AVG TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C; Clementia
| Bronze | 25.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clementia, draped, standing left, holidng patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLEMENTIA AVG TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C
Translation:
Clementia Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima, Imperator Octavum. Consul Tertium, Senatus Consultum.
Clemency of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 30th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.485–26.74 g;Diameter varies: 31.43–33 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 on one side and the goddess Clementia on the other. Clementia was a minor Roman deity associated with forgiveness, mercy, and clemency, and her presence on the coin may suggest that Marcus Aurelius was emphasizing the importance of these virtues during his reign. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery may have been intended to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a benevolent and just power.
