As - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III S C; Mars
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, nude, advancing right, carrying transverse spear in right hand anad trophy sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image 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, and the inclusion of Mars on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and power.
