Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERMA 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#263891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, standing in slow quadriga, moving right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIII COS III P P DE GERMA S C
Translation:
Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Devictus Germanis. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation, conquered the Germans. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman Emperor's triumph over the Germanic tribes. The reverse side of the coin shows a scene of Marcus Aurelius standing in a triumphal chariot, surrounded by defeated Germanic warriors and their weapons. This imagery was meant to convey the power and military prowess of the Roman Empire, and to celebrate Marcus Aurelius' victories over the Germanic tribes during his reign.
