As - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C ARMEN; Armenia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenia, draped, seated left, left hand resting on shields; before her, shield and standard; behind her, trophy and shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C ARMEN
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Armeniacus.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time by decree of the senate, conqueror of the Armenians.
Comment
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 from 161 to 169 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire. The coin was minted during his reign, and the image of him on the coin was meant to symbolize his power and authority as a leader.
