© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius PROFECTIO AVG S C COS III
| Bronze | 26.4 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169-170 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.4 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, wearing cuirass, on prancing horse right, holding spear in right hand; in front, soldier with spear and shield; behind, three soldiers carrying standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROFECTIO AVG S C COS III
Translation:
Profectiones Augusti. Senatus Consultum, Consul Tertium.
Departure of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.67–30.76 g;Diameter varies: 28–33.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 on horseback, which symbolizes his military campaigns and victories.
