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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT III COS II S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 22 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#368735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 IIII - COS II / SC / PIETAS
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate tertium consul iterum
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
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 the importance that Marcus Aurelius placed on this value during his rule.
