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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIIII COS II S C; Mars
| Bronze | 21.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th 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 Mars, the Roman god of war, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given that Marcus Aurelius, the emperor depicted on the obverse side, was known for his military campaigns and conquests during his reign. In fact, Marcus Aurelius' reign is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire, marked by a period of relative peace and prosperity, as well as military victories and expansion.
