Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas
168 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 168 |
| 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#263266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIII IMP V COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus was minted during a time of great prosperity and peace in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana or "Roman Peace." This period lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD and saw significant economic growth, cultural achievements, and military victories. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Aequitas (representing justice and equality) on the reverse, reflects the values and ideals of the Roman Empire during this time.
