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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P VI IMP III COS II
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263223 |
|---|---|
| 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 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
Mass varies: 7.24–7.28 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, and their reign saw a series of wars and plagues that had a significant impact on the empire's economy and population. Despite these challenges, the Aureus coin remained a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after currency.
