Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VI COS III S C VIRTVS AVG
| Bronze | 25.3 g | 31.5 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 | 25.3 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, advancing left, crossing bridge over Danube, followed by six soldiers, of whom two carry standards, and and others 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: 20.7–30.9 g;Diameter varies: 29–34 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD. He was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings, and his reign is often considered the golden age of the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "IMP VI COS III S C VIRTVS AVG," stands for "Imperator VI, Consul III, Senatus Consulto, Virtus Augusti," which translates to "Emperor VI, Consul III, by the decision of the Senate, the virtue of the Augustus." This inscription highlights Marcus Aurelius' status as a powerful and wise leader, and the coin's bronze material and weight of 25.3 grams make it a valuable and significant artifact from ancient Rome.
