Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius CLEMENTIA AVG TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III S C; Clementia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263866 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 who personified the virtue of clemency or mercy, and was often depicted on coins as a way of highlighting the emperor's benevolence and generosity. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that Marcus Aurelius was particularly interested in promoting this virtue during his reign.
