© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C
| Bronze | 24.9 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-171 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.9 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Oak-wreath with legend in five lines inside.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C
Translation:
Primi Decennales. Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
First decennium. Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.79–29.52 g;Diameter varies: 30.68–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD. He was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings, and his reign is often considered the golden age of the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C," means "First Decennial Games, Consul for the third time," which refers to a series of games and festivals that were held in Rome during Marcus Aurelius' reign.
