As - Marcus Aurelius TR P XVIII IMP II COS III S C, Mars and Victory
| 発行体 | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| 年号 | 163-164 |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| 通貨 | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| 材質 | Bronze |
| 重量 | 12.3 g |
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| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
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| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | RIC III#857, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.857 |
| 表面の説明 | Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right. |
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| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 |
M ANTONINVS AVG P M (Translation: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, Pontifex Maximus. Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), high priest.) |
| 裏面の説明 | Mars, helmeted, in military dress, advancing left, carrying Victory in extended right hand and trophy, against left shoulder, in left hand. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 |
TR P XVIII IMP II COS III S C (Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.) |
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| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (163-164) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1450394760 |
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Historical Context: This As, dated 163-164 AD, falls within Marcus Aurelius's early sole reign, concurrent with the initial phases of the arduous Parthian War. The titles TR P XVIII and IMP II precisely align with this period. Such coinage served as crucial imperial propaganda, projecting stability, military strength, and divine favor. It reinforced Marcus Aurelius’s image as a capable, divinely supported leader during significant external conflict.
Artistry: The anonymous engraver's work reflects the refined Antonine artistic style, blending classicism with imperial gravitas. The obverse presents a dignified, laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius, capturing his philosophical yet authoritative persona. The reverse masterfully depicts Mars, god of war, often standing with spear and shield, accompanied by Victory. This powerful iconography directly alludes to the ongoing Parthian campaigns, symbolizing Roman martial prowess and anticipated triumph, further emphasized by "S C" for senatorial approval.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze, this As typically weighs around 12.3 grams. Key high-points for evaluation include Marcus Aurelius’s hair, beard, and laureate wreath on the obverse. On the reverse, critical areas are Mars’s helmet crest, musculature, and shield details, alongside Victory’s wings and drapery. A superior strike would exhibit full, sharp legends, well-centered figures, and minimal weakness on these raised elements, though bronze issues often show some flan irregularity or strike softness.