Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius GERMANIA SVBACTA IMP VI COS III S C; Germania
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-173 |
| 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#263752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Germania, draped, head bowed, seated left on ground at foot of trophy, surrounded by shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANIA SVBACTA IMP VI COS III S C
Translation:
Germania Subacta. Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Germany subjugated. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Germania on the reverse side. Germania was a personification of the Roman province of Germania, and her image was often used on coins to symbolize the power and influence of the Roman Empire over the region. The inclusion of Germania on this coin highlights the importance of the Roman Empire's expansion and territorial control during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
