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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIIII COS III P P S C DE SARMATIS
177 year| Bronze | 24.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pile of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP VIIII COS III P P S C DE SARMATIS
Translation:
Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Devictus Sarmatis.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate. Conquered the Sarmatians.
Comment
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the Sestertius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius depicts a scene of the Roman goddess Salus (the personification of safety and well-being) standing left, holding a patera (a shallow offering dish) and a snake rising from a basket, symbolizing the healing power of medicine. This imagery highlights the emperor's concern for the health and welfare of his people during his reign.
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