© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XXII IMP IIII COS III S C; Victory
| Bronze | 22.6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167-168 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XXII IMP IIII COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.63–28.5 g;Diameter varies: 29.43–32 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military successes and the power of its rulers.
