Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius VOTA PVBLICA S C
166 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 166 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#263646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laurel-wreath with legend inside.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman Emperor's famous philosophical work, "Meditations." On the reverse side of the coin, there is an image of a woman sitting on a throne, surrounded by various symbols and objects that represent the themes of the "Meditations." This coin is one of the few examples of Roman currency that directly references a specific literary work, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.
