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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III S C VIRTVS AVG
| Bronze | 22.2 g | 28.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, advancing left, crossing bridge over Danube, followed by five soldiers, of whom the first and third carry standards, and fourth and fifth carry spears; below the bridge, three boats.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VI COS III S C VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Virtus Augusti.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate. Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.84–24.82 g;Diameter varies: 27–30 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (IMP VI COS III S C VIRTVS AVG) (171-172) features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (VIRTVS AVG) standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's military victories and the expansion of its territories under Marcus Aurelius' rule.
