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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XIX IMP II COS III S C; Mars
| Bronze | 22.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-165 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIX IMP II COS III S C
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.86–29.1 g;Diameter varies: 26.5–29 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side, which is fitting given that Marcus Aurelius was known for his military campaigns and conquests during his reign.
