© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III CLEMENTIA AVG S C; Clementia
| Bronze | 23 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 | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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, highlighting the emperor's association with this virtue, which was a key aspect of his reign and philosophy.
