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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III; Rome
| Gold | 7.28 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.28 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262700 |
|---|---|
| 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: CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III
Unabridged legend: Concordiae Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium
Translation: To the harmony of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, who ruled the Roman Empire together as co-emperors from 161 to 162 AD. This was a time of relative peace and stability in the empire, known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace. The coin's inscription, "CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR," translates to "Harmony of the Augusti," which reflects the idea of co-rule and unity between the two emperors.
