Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II ARMEN; Armenia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| 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#263182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenia seated left on ground, resting left hand on bow and quiver; behind her, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II ARMEN
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum, Armeniacus.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth 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, issued during his reign as Roman Emperor from 163-164 AD, was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate his military campaigns in the East, particularly in Armenia. The coin's reverse side features an image of the goddess Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's dominance and victory over its enemies. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Lucius Verus, with the inscription "TR P IIII IMP II COS II ARMEN" indicating his title and authority as Emperor. The use of gold for this coin reflects the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.