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#263226 |
|---|---|
| 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, minted in 165-166 AD, is considered one of the most beautiful and iconic coins of the Roman Empire. Its design features a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif during the reign of Lucius Verus. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Lucius Verus himself, with the inscription "VICT AVG TR P VI COS II" which means "Victory, Augustus, Tribune, six times Consul". The coin was made of gold, which was a symbol of wealth and power in ancient Rome.
