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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIII COS II S C; Spes
| Bronze | 22.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 13th 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
The Sestertius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on the reverse side, which is fitting since Marcus Aurelius' reign was marked by a series of military campaigns and plagues, and the coin may have been issued to promote the idea of hope and resilience during difficult times.
