© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius VIRTVS AVG IMP X COS III P P S C; Virtus
| Bronze | 24.7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-180 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Virtus, seated right, holding spear and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG IMP X COS III P P S C
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperor. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.08–28.99 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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.
