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Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P VI IMP IIII COS II; Victory
166 year| Gold | 7.32 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 166 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.32 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, holding palm in right hand and with left hand placing on palm-tree a shield inscribed, VIC PAR.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VI IMP IIII COS II
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum.
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth 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.
