© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucius Verus Divus CONSECRATIO
169 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 169 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Funeral pyre in four tiers, adorned with statues and garlands, quadriga on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.85–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used during the Roman Empire, and it was made of silver. However, during the reign of Lucius Verus, the silver content of the coin was reduced, and it was replaced with a copper-nickel alloy. This change in composition was done to reduce the cost of producing the coins, but it also resulted in a decrease in the coin's value. Despite this, the Denarius remained a widely used coin throughout the Roman Empire and was an important symbol of Roman currency.
