© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III S C
| Bronze | 10 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263532 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 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 and conflict for the empire, with wars against the Parthian Empire and Germanic tribes, as well as a devastating plague that swept through the empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period continued to be minted with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, as seen in the intricate designs and inscriptions on this coin.
