© 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 P P DE SARMATIS S C
| Bronze | 25.3 g | 30 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 25.3 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pile of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIII COS III P P DE SARMATIS S C
Translation:
Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Devictus Sarmatis. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation, conquered the Sarmatians. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.05–28.63 g;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, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
