© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 22.8 g | 32 mm |
| 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 | 22.8 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, extending right hand over small girl, draped, standing, left, and holding vertical sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II PIETAS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Pietas. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.Piety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.763–23.89 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
