Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III P P DE SARMATIS 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#263899 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius wearing a beard. Most depictions of Marcus Aurelius show him clean-shaven, so this coin is a unique example of how the emperor was perceived and represented during his reign.
