Aureus - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR
161 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius, togate, standing left and right, clasping right hands and each holding roll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR
Translation:
Concordiae Augustorum.
To the harmony of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, signifying the unity and harmony that the emperors aimed to achieve during their reign.
