Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III S C; Pietas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-180 |
| 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#263959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, dropping incense from right hand onto lighted altar and holding a perfume box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Tricesima, Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 33st time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and a depiction of Pietas, the Roman goddess of duty and devotion, on the other. This coin was minted during Marcus Aurelius' reign, which lasted from 161 to 180 AD. Pietas was an important virtue in ancient Roman culture, and the inclusion of her image on the coin highlights the importance that Marcus Aurelius placed on this value during his rule.
