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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VII COS II S C; Minerva and Victory
| Bronze | 26.7 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 26.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing, left, holding Victory on right hand and resting left on round shield, set on ground: a spear, nearly vertical, rests against left arm.
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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on one side, and Victory on the other. This symbolizes the dual nature of Marcus Aurelius' reign, who was known for his wisdom and military victories.
