Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VII COS III S C; Genius
174 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 174 |
| 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#263816 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, nude, standing left, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears in left hand; at left, a lighted altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VII COS III S C
Translation:
Imperator Septimum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh 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, is notable for its depiction of the Roman emperor's adoptive son, Lucius Verus, on the reverse side. This was a rare instance of a Roman coin featuring a living person other than the emperor himself. Lucius Verus was adopted by Marcus Aurelius in 161 AD and later became co-emperor with him. The coin's design highlights the close relationship between the two men and reflects the importance of succession and dynastic continuity in Roman imperial politics.
