© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VII COS III S C; Mars
| Bronze | 23.9 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174-175 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.9 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, running left, holding Victory, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left, on extended right hand and trophy in left hand, supported on left shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VII COS III S C
Unabridged legend: Imperator Septimum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.558–24.22 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given that Marcus Aurelius, the emperor depicted on the obverse side, was known for his military campaigns and conquests during his reign.
