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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius VOTA PVBLICA IMP VIIII COS III P P S C
177 year| Bronze | 23.9 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.9 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over a tripod and holding scroll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA IMP VIIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.36–28.03 g;Diameter varies: 29.67–35 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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.
