Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XV COS III S C; Pietas
161 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing, front, head left, holding child in each arm: to left and right, at her feet, a small girl standing,, each raising right arm.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Pietas, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality, reflecting the stability and resilience of the Roman economy.
