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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT X COS II S C; Minerva
| Bronze | 28.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-156 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 28.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing, left, holding owl on extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left: round shield, at feet, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT X COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 27.23–30.06 g;Example of this type:
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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 the reverse side, which signifies the importance of wisdom and knowledge during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
