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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius S C
145 year| Bronze | 27.6 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 145 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.6 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, draped, standing in quadriga pacing right, holding reins in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.33–32.49 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (S C) (145) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's military prowess. The coin's reverse side depicts a victorious Roman soldier standing on the prow of a ship, holding a spear and a shield, while a defeated barbarian soldier lies beneath him. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its expansion into new territories.
