Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P III IMP II COS II ARMEN; Armenia
163 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 163 |
| 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#263174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenia seated left on ground, resting left hand on bow and quiver; behind her, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P III IMP II COS II ARMEN
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum, Armeniacus.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time, conqueror of the Armenians.
Comment
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 co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by a series of wars, including the Marcomannic Wars, which lasted from 166 to 180 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to mint coins like the Aureus, which remained a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.