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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III S C; Roma
| Bronze | 28.2 g | - |
| 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 | 28.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass and shield, giving her hand to Lucius Verus who stands before her; Roma holds a spear and Lucius Verus holds a roll.
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
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 economy. The coin's design, which includes an image of Lucius Verus and various other symbols and inscriptions, provides valuable insight into the iconography and propaganda methods used by the Roman Empire during this time period.
