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Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II; Victory
| Gold | 7.26 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.26 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing front, head right, setting on palm-tree right, shield inscribed VIC AVG.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR P IIII IMP II COS II
VIC AVG
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum
Translation: 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
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus is that it 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 its administration. The coin's design, featuring Victory on the reverse, may have been meant to symbolize the empire's military successes and the peace that followed.
