As - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIIII COS III P P S C, Victory

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year177-178
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.1 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1234, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1234
Obverse descriptionHead of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII
(Translation: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Tricesima. Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 32nd time.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP VIIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (177-178)  - -
Catalog ID5821829720
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