Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT COS III S C
161 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| 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#262018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, draped, standing, in quadriga pacing left, extending right hand and holding eagle-tipped sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman emperor's famous philosophical work, "Meditations." On the reverse side of the coin, there is an image of a woman sitting on a throne, surrounded by various symbols and objects that represent the themes of the "Meditations." This coin is one of the few examples of Roman currency that directly references a literary work, and it highlights the importance of philosophy and intellectual pursuits during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.