© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III S C
| Bronze | 12.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167-168 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three trophies with a seated catpive at base of each.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.52–15.92 g;Diameter varies: 23–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 it's interesting to note that the image of the emperor on the coin was often used as a way to promote the idea of the emperor's divinity and authority. Additionally, the coin's bronze material and weight of 12.5g were standard for Roman coins of this time period.
