Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
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 adoptive sons, Commodus and Lucilla, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of family and succession in Roman imperial politics during the 2nd century AD. The coin was minted during a time when Marcus Aurelius was promoting his adoptive sons as his successors, and it serves as a visual representation of the imperial family's unity and stability.
