As - Lucius Verus TR P …. IMP V COS III S C; Mars
168 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 168 |
| 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#264194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, wearing parazonium, advancing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and trophy sloped against left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P …. IMP V COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Lucius Verus. This suggests that the coin was likely minted during a time of military conflict or expansion, as the Roman Empire was known for its military prowess and territorial expansion during this period. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze, a less valuable metal than gold or silver, suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the elite.
