© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VI COS II VIRTVS S C; Virtus
| Bronze | 24.3 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.3 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing. left, left foot on helmet, holding parazonium in right hand and vertical spear in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI COS II VIRTVS S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum. Virtus. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time. Courage. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.22–25.63 g;Diameter varies: 32–36.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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.
