Marcus Aurelius

Earendil

Hi, I was considering looking for a coin produced during Marcus Aurelius' reign, as I have wanted one for a while-- perhaps a denarius. Does anyone happen to have any pictures of some of the nicer designs that can be found on the coins from that era? I am interested merely in obtaining a relatively attractive but afforable example. I know next to nothing about Roman coins, so I do not know what to look for. Thanks.

Aethelred

I have one or two listed on eBay right now.

Earendil

Thank you. Roughly, how many different designs were produced during his reign?

Aethelred

Sear lists 427 different coins, but that does not count coins issued during his reign for members of his family. It also does not count Greek Imperial coins. I am also quite sure that there are many Roman Imperial types not listed by Sear.

If I were to take a wild guess I would say there might be 2000-5000 different coin types in all.

Sapyx

Probably not too far off. If you want a general overview of the kinds of coins issued during his rule and don't have / can't borrow or access a book on the series, then try some of these reference sites:

Marcus Aurelius coins on Wildwinds

Marcus Aurelius denarii on CoinArchives (Dial-upper WARNING! Lots of pics!)