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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus LIB AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III; Liberalitas
161 year| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| 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 | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, seated left on platform; before emperors and on platform Liberalitas, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and wand in left hand; below platform, man standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium.
The liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, which represents the concept of liberty or freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the rule of law during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, who were known for their efforts to promote justice and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire.
