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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Lucius Verus CONG AVG IIII TR P VII IMP IIII COS III; Liberalitas
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-167 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONG AVG IIII TR P VII IMP IIII COS III
Translation:
Congiarium Augustorum Quartum, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator, Quartum, Consul Tertium.
The fourth congiarium (distribution of money to the civilians) of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was the co-emperor of Rome alongside Marcus Aurelius, and his reign was marked by several military campaigns and plagues that swept through the empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent and of high quality, with the Aureus being one of the most valuable coins in circulation.
