Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P V IMP III COS II
165 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 165 |
| 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#263218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus, in military uniform, on horse galloping right, brandishing spear in right hand; below, man on knees being trampled.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P V IMP III COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the reign of Lucius Verus, who was the co-emperor of Rome from 161 to 169 AD. The coin was made of gold and had a high value, which made it a reliable and sought-after form of currency among soldiers and merchants. In fact, the Aureus was considered the standard unit of payment for the Roman army, and it was used to pay soldiers' wages, purchase supplies, and finance military campaigns. The coin's value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii, which was a significant amount of money at the time.
