Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT XXIII IMP V COS III S C; Aequitas) (168-169) front Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius (TR POT XXIII IMP V COS III S C; Aequitas) (168-169) back
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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XXIII IMP V COS III S C; Aequitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
168-169
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
References
Numista
N#263673
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT XXIII IMP V COS III S C

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Vicesima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 23rd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.