Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II; 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#263191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standng front, head right, wearing lion-skin on head and draped over left arm, holding laurel-branch in right hand and club in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus, which was minted during his reign as Roman Emperor from 163 to 164 AD, is considered one of the most valuable coins in existence. In 2017, a rare example of this coin was sold at an auction for a staggering $3.3 million! That's a testament to the enduring historical significance and beauty of ancient Roman coins.