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Æ23 - Lucius Verus ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤωΝ ΕΤ ϞΑ
| Bronze | 9.63 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Nicopolis ad Lycum (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (147-161) |
| Emperor | Lucius Verus (Lucius Aurelius Verus) (161-169) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-169 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.63 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated, left, holding Nike and long sceptre.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤωΝ ΕΤ ϞΑ
Comment
Issue
Marcus and Verus, co-emperors.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ23 - Lucius Verus (ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤωΝ ΕΤ ϞΑ) (161-169) from Nicopolis ad Lycum (Cappadocia) made of Bronze weighing 9.63 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of a Roman emperor with a beard. Lucius Verus, who ruled alongside Marcus Aurelius, was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to defend the Roman Empire against external threats. The beard on the coin may symbolize his strength and authority as a military leader.