Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-177 |
| 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#263893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trhophy at base of which are seated two Sarmatian captives with hands bound behind them.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C
Translation:
Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Devictus Sarmatis. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, conquered the Sarmatians. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
