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Aureus - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P II COS II
| Gold | 7.23 g | 18 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 | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.23 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263146 |
|---|---|
| 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 II COS II
Unabridged legend: Concordiae Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum
Translation: To the harmony of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of two Roman emperors, Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius, on opposite sides, which symbolizes 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 represents the unity and cooperation that characterized their reigns.
