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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius VICT GER A IMP VI COS III S C
| Bronze | 23.5 g | - |
| 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 | 23.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 17.98–28.99 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
