© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II COS III S C
| Bronze | 25.4 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-171 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.4 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 SVSCEP DECENN II COS III S C
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia Secunda, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for the second decennium of rule. Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.77–31.75 g;Diameter varies: 29.5–32 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 wisdom and philosophical writings, and his reign is often considered the golden age of the Roman Empire. The inscription on the coin, "VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II COS III S C," means "In the second decade of his reign, consul for the third time, senate and people," which highlights Marcus Aurelius's political achievements and the power he held during his reign.
