Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P VI IMP III COS II
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| 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#263221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Parthian, seated right on ground, hands bound behind back; at feet, quiver, bow and weapons.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VI IMP III COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth 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 , which features Lucius Verus, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was the co-emperor of Rome alongside Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by a devastating plague that swept through the empire, known as the Antonine Plague. Despite this, the coinage during this period was still made with high-quality gold, showcasing the wealth and power of the Roman Empire at the time.
