Summary

Ancient Roman Empire
Gold Aureus issued by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius between February and December 168 AD
Mint: Rome

Physical Description

On obverse: Head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius On reverse: Victory advancing to the left holding a wreath in her right hand

Obverse Description

Laureate and draped bust of Marcus Aurelius facing right; around, M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

Reverse Description

Victory advancing to left extending a wreath in her right hand and holding a palm branch in her left; around, TR P XXII IMP V COS III

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

This coin was struck during the 22nd year that Aurelius held the tribunician power (TR P XXII on reverse). His 23rd began in December 168. Its production can be more closely placed as he also held 5 Imperatorial Acclamations (IMP V), the 5th was proclaimed in February 168 during the German campaigns.

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