Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II S C; Clementia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clementia, standing left, holding two paterae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT III COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT III COS II S C; Clementia) (148-149) features a depiction of the Roman goddess Clementia, who was revered for her mercy and forgiveness. This image was particularly significant during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings on Stoicism and his emphasis on the importance of reason, justice, and compassion. The inclusion of Clementia on the coinage of this period highlights the value placed on these virtues in Roman society during the late 2nd century AD.
