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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Lucius Verus PROFECTIO AVG TR P III COS II S C
| Bronze | 11.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-163 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus, in military dress, on horse prancing right, holding transverse spear in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROFECTIO AVG TR P III COS II S C
Translation:
Profectiones Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Senatus Consultum.
Departure of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lucius Verus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled alongside Marcus Aurelius from 161 to 169 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire and his efforts to improve the Roman Empire's infrastructure and administration. The coin's design and inscription, including the title "PROFECTIO AVG TR P III COS II S C," reflect the power and authority of the Roman Empire during this time period.
