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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III CLEMENTIA AVG S C; Clementia
| Bronze | 23.9 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.9 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Clementia, draped, standing left, holidng patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIII COS III CLEMENTIA AVG S C
Translation:
Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Clementia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time. Clemency of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.729–26.87 g;Diameter varies: 29.66–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Clementia on the other. Clementia was a minor Roman deity who personified the virtue of clemency or mercy, and was often depicted on coins as a way of highlighting the emperor's benevolence and generosity. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that Marcus Aurelius was particularly interested in promoting this virtue during his reign.
