Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II S C; Pietas
| 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#261823 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 Marcus Aurelius on one side and a depiction of Pietas, the Roman goddess of duty and devotion, on the other. This coin was minted during Marcus Aurelius' reign as Roman Emperor, which lasted from 161 to 180 AD. Pietas was an important virtue in ancient Roman culture, and the inclusion of her image on the coin highlights Marcus Aurelius' efforts to promote this value during his rule.
