Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III S C; Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 171-172 |
| 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#263733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, placing with left hand on palm-tree a shield inscribed, VIC GER.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VI COS III S C
Translation:
Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
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 and Victory, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to commemorate his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes. The coin's design, which includes a depiction of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizes the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to bring peace and prosperity to its territories.
