Aureus - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus LIB AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III; Liberalitas
161 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262673 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, which symbolizes the idea of "liberality" or generosity, reflecting the emperors' efforts to promote prosperity and generosity throughout the empire.
