#o328# Roman limes denarius coin of Marcus Aurelius from 161 AD

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Up for auction is a Roman limes copper denarius coin of Marcus Aurelius from 161 AD

Of uncertain status are thousands (millions?) of surviving bronze coins of the Severan era that copy silver denarii. Some examples still bear traces of a very thin silver wash... Termed Limes (Lim-ace) or coins of the borders, these may be another example of coins of necessity. They may also be officially sanctioned issues for use in regions where political unrest made it hazardous to ship large amounts of silver. These low value issues could have served troops on the front and been redeemable for good coinage when they returned to the stable regions.

ID# 328o

MINT: Rome

OBVERSE; IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG
- Bare head right.
 
REVERSE; PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III
Providentia standing left, holding globe and cornucopia.

REFERENCE: RIC 22-23