Aureus - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus CONCORDIA AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III
161 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| 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#262664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus standing left and right, facing each other, clasping right hands: each holds roll in left hand at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus is that it was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. This period saw a significant increase in trade, commerce, and cultural exchange throughout the empire, which is reflected in the coin's design, featuring the goddess Concordia (Harmony) on the reverse side, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation during this time.
