As - Lucius Verus TR POT VI IMP III COS II S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| 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#264159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Parthian, seated right at base of trophy, with hands bound behind his back; before him, oval shield, bow and quiver.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI IMP III COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second 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 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 inscription, "TR POT VI IMP III COS II S C," stands for "Tribunicia Potestate VI, Imperator III, Consul II, Senator," which highlights Lucius Verus's various titles and positions of power.
