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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II HONOS S C; Honos
| Bronze | 25.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Honos, standing front, head right, holding sceptre and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II HONOS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Honos. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Honour. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.18–29.99 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Honos on the other. Honos was the Roman goddess of honor, and her presence on the coin may have been a nod to Marcus Aurelius' reputation for being a particularly honorable and just emperor. In fact, he was known for his philosophical writings, which emphasized the importance of living a virtuous and honorable life. It's interesting to see how this coin reflects the values and ideals of the Roman Empire during his reign.
