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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius GERMANIA SVBACTA IMP VI COS III S C; Germania
| Bronze | 24.9 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 | 24.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Germania, draped, head bowed, seated right on ground at foot of trophy.
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 unique reverse design that depicts 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 design was meant to commemorate Marcus Aurelius' military victories over the Germanic tribes and to promote the idea of Roman dominance over the region.
