Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius, Rome - Latium
Title
Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius, Rome - Latium
Subject
Coinage--Rome
Description
Obv. bust of Antoninus Pius r.; around DIVVS ANTONINVS; border of dots
Rev. Antoninus Pius togate sitting l. with sceptre in l. hand and branch in r. hand; around DIVO PIO; border of dots
Weight: 3.4g
Diameter: 18.1mm
After an emperor died and a new one was crowned, it was common for the new emperor to commemorate the deceased leader in some way. Marcus Aurelius issued these coins when he took the throne after Antoninus Pius died, highlighting Antoninus’ apotheosis with the legend DIVUS ANTONINUS. Marcus Aurelius was married to Antoninus’ daughter Annia Galeria Faustina, so he had a close connection with the former emperor.
Rev. Antoninus Pius togate sitting l. with sceptre in l. hand and branch in r. hand; around DIVO PIO; border of dots
Weight: 3.4g
Diameter: 18.1mm
After an emperor died and a new one was crowned, it was common for the new emperor to commemorate the deceased leader in some way. Marcus Aurelius issued these coins when he took the throne after Antoninus Pius died, highlighting Antoninus’ apotheosis with the legend DIVUS ANTONINUS. Marcus Aurelius was married to Antoninus’ daughter Annia Galeria Faustina, so he had a close connection with the former emperor.
Date
161 CE
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