Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XX IMP IIII COS III S C; Victory
166 year| Bronze | 20.1 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 166 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.1 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, placing with left hand on palm-tree a shield inscribed, VIC PAR.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XX IMP IIII COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth 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 depiction of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and subdue other nations. The use of Victory on coins also served as a way to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the emperor's image as a powerful and successful leader.
