Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VII COS II S C; Minerva
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152-153 |
| 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#261898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, seated right, holding spear and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the seventh 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 Rome, often depicted with an owl, which symbolized wisdom and knowledge. The inclusion of Minerva on this coin may suggest that Marcus Aurelius, the emperor depicted on the obverse side, valued wisdom and knowledge during his reign.
