© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius VICT GER A IMP VI COS III S C
| Bronze | 22.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-173 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in five lines within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT GERM(A) IMP VI COS III S C
Translation:
Victoria Germanica. Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Germans. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.68–25.59 g;Diameter varies: 25–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD. He was known for his philosophical writings and his reign is often considered the "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "VICT GER (A) IMP VI COS III S C," stands for "Victoria Germaniae" (Victory of Germany) and "Imperator VI" (Emperor VI), indicating that Marcus Aurelius was the sixth emperor to rule the Roman Empire.
