© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III
161 year| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III
Translation:
Concordiae Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
To the harmony of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.61–7.35 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes unity and harmony, reflecting the ideals of the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (161) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III) (161) coin.
