Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (Caesar 139-161 AD), Æ As

152-154 AD

Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (Caesar 139-161 AD), Æ As
Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (Caesar 139-161 AD), Æ As
275.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code18-3705
Marcus Aurelius, Caesar (139-161 AD); Augustus (161-180 AD).
Æ As, struck under Antoninus Pius, 152-154 AD.

Obverse: Bare head right.
Legend: AVRELIVS CAESAR ANTONINI AVG PII FIL.
Reverse: Virtus standing left, foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear.
Legend: TR POT VI COS II, VIR-TVS and S-C across fields.

Diameter: 27,7 mm
Weight: 12,57 g
RIC 1307; Cohen 1013
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Marcus Aurelius: Roman Emperor (161-180 AD). Last of the 'Five Good Emperors' and described as the 'Philosopher KIng'. His death in 180 AD is considered to mark the end of the 'Pax Romana' (golden period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire).

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze)
Country Roman Empire