Aureus - Lucius Verus VICT AVG TR P VI COS II; Victory
| 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#263224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, towered, flying left, holding diadem with both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR P VI COS II
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second 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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by a series of wars, including the Marcomannic Wars, which lasted for several years and had a significant impact on the empire. Despite these challenges, the Aureus coin remained a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and its production continued uninterrupted throughout this period.
