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Denarius - Lucius Verus CONCORD AVG COS II; Concordia and Spes
161 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 18 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in right hand and resting left elbow on statuette of Spes; cornucopiae under seat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVG COS II
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Consul Secundum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.38–3.47 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Lucius Verus, issued during his reign as Roman Emperor from 161 to 169 AD, was part of a series of coins that celebrated the theme of "Concordia Augusta," or "Harmony of the Emperors." This theme was meant to emphasize the unity and cooperation between the ruling emperors, in this case, Lucius Verus and his co-emperor, Marcus Aurelius. The coin's design, featuring the goddesses Concordia and Spes (Hope) on the reverse, further reinforced this message of harmony and cooperation.
