Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 2.7 g | 35.5 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Minerva, standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield.
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 Sestertius coin features an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on the reverse side. Minerva was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often depicted on coins during the Roman Empire. The image of Minerva on this coin is particularly interesting because it shows her holding a spear and a shield, which symbolize her role as a protector of the state and her association with military power. This depiction of Minerva was a common motif on Roman coins during the 2nd century AD, and it reflects the importance of the goddess in Roman culture and religion during that time.
