Aureus - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius LIB 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#263132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius, togate, seated left on high platform; before them, soldier standing right, holding abacus and spear; below, man with out-stretched hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVGVSTOR TR P COS II
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
The liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was issued jointly by two emperors. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was ruled by two co-emperors, a practice that was not uncommon during the Roman Empire's later years. The fact that this coin features both emperors on the same coin highlights the unique political situation of the time and makes it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.