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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ27 - Lucius Verus C L I COR
| Bronze | 10.81 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (147-161) |
| Emperor | Lucius Verus (Lucius Aurelius Verus) (161-169) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-169 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.81 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#435803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Melikertes-Palaimon riding on dolphin left, within pine wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C L I COR
Unabridged legend: Colonia LausIulia Corinthiensium
Translation: Colony of Laus Iulia of the Corinthians
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ27 - Lucius Verus (C L I COR) (161-169) from Corinth (Achaea), 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 protect the Roman Empire from external threats. The coin's design, which includes a laurel wreath and a crescent moon, may have been meant to symbolize the emperor's military victories and his association with the goddess Victory.
