Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT X 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 | 155-156 |
| 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#261928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, standing left, holding Victory and leaning on shield; spear against left arm.
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
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 Roman religion and was often depicted on coins during the Roman Empire. The image of Minerva on this coin is particularly interesting because it shows her holding a spear and a shield, which symbolize her role as a protector of the state and her association with military power. This imagery was likely intended to convey the idea that Marcus Aurelius, the emperor depicted on the obverse side of the coin, was a strong and wise leader who was protected by the gods.
