Aureus - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P COS II
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#263125 |
|---|---|
| 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 TR P COS II
Translation:
Concordiae Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
To the harmony of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperors Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius on opposite sides, symbolizing the concept of concordia, or harmony, between the two rulers. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and the image of the two emperors together was meant to convey a sense of unity and cooperation between the ruling powers.
