Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II HERC PAC; Hercules
| 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#263184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing front, head turned left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club in left hand, lion's skin draped over left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II HERC PAC
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Herculi Pacifero.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Hercules the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus, which was minted in 163-164 AD, is considered one of the most well-known and sought-after coins from the Roman Empire. It's believed that only around 100 of these coins still exist today, making them extremely rare and highly valuable among collectors. In fact, one of these coins was sold at an auction in 2016 for a whopping $2.5 million!
