Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VII COS II S C; Roma
| 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#261899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, seated right, holding sceptre.
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 , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman Emperor's famous philosophical work, "Meditations." On the reverse side of the coin, there is an image of a woman, representing the personification of the virtue of Wisdom, seated on a throne, surrounded by various symbols and objects that reflect the themes of the "Meditations." This coin is a unique representation of the intersection of philosophy and politics in ancient Rome, showcasing the importance of wisdom and introspection in leadership.