Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XVII IMP II COS III S C; Mars and Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| 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#263551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, running left, holding Victory in extended right hand and trophy with parazonium at left side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XVII IMP II COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman goddess Victory holding a shield with the image of a bust of Marcus Aurelius, symbolizing the emperor's victory over his own ego and personal desires for the greater good of the empire.
