© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III S C
| Bronze | 10 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, standing left and right, facing one another and clasping right hands; Marcus Aurelius holds scroll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III S C
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium, Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.361–11.61 g;Diameter varies: 24.5–27 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 the emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, who ruled the Roman Empire together from 161 to 162 AD. This was a time of great turmoil for the empire, with wars against the Parthians in the east and the Germanic tribes in the north, as well as a devastating plague that swept through the empire in 165 AD. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including this particular coin, shows a remarkable level of artistic and technical skill, with detailed portraits of the emperors and intricate designs on the reverse.
