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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS III S C
161 year| Bronze | 33.3 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 33.3 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, draped, standing, in quadriga pacing left, extending right hand and holding eagle-tipped sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XV COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.39–41.14 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman emperor and philosopher, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 161 to 180 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.
