Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT IIII COS VIRTVS S C; Virtus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 149-150 |
| 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#261868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, standing left, right foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT IIII COS VIRTVS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul. Virtus. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul. Courage. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus, which was a personification of virtue and moral excellence, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of virtue and moral values in Roman culture during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
