Aureus - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius CONCORDIAE AVGVSTORVM 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#263129 |
|---|---|
| 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 AVGVSTORVM COS II
Translation:
Concordiae Augustorum. Consul Secundum.
To the harmony of the emperor (Augustus). 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 the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears an image of the goddess Concordia, which represents harmony and unity. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and the image of Concordia symbolizes the emperors' efforts to promote unity and cooperation among the Roman people.