Aureus - Lucius Verus PAX AVG TR P VI COS II; Pax
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| 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#263233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG TR P VI COS II
Translation:
Pax Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana or "Roman Peace." This period lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD and saw the empire reach its greatest extent, with Lucius Verus playing a key role in maintaining its borders and stability. The coin's inscription, "Pax," reflects this focus on peace and stability, and the image of the goddess Pax on the reverse side of the coin further reinforces this message.
