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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III DE GERMANIS S C
| Bronze | 24.4 g | - |
| 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 | 24.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pile of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIII COS III DE GERMANIS S C
Translation:
Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Devictus Germanis. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, conquered the Germans. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Germania on the other. This coin was minted during Marcus Aurelius' reign as Roman Emperor, which lasted from 161 to 180 AD. The coin's design was meant to commemorate Marcus Aurelius' military victories over the Germanic tribes, and the image of Germania on the reverse side symbolizes the Roman Empire's dominance over the barbarian tribes.
