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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius GERMANIA SVBACTA IMP VI COS III S C; Germania
| Bronze | 22.6 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Germania, draped, head bowed, seated left on ground at foot of trophy; before her, trumpet, spear, standard.
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
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 rare and unique reverse design, depicting Germania, the personification of Germany, seated on a rock, surrounded by trophies and holding a shield with the inscription "GERMANIA SVBACTA" (Germania subacta), which translates to "Germany conquered". This coin was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 180 AD, and it highlights the Empire's expansion and military conquests during that time.
