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Denarius - Lucius Verus LIB AVG III TR P VI COS II; Liberalitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVG III TR P VI COS II
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum Tertia, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum.
The third liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.92–3.26 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Lucius Verus (LIB AVG III TR P VI COS II; Liberalitas) was minted during a time of economic and military turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin's design emphasizes the theme of "Liberalitas," or generosity, which suggests that the Roman government was trying to promote a sense of prosperity and abundance, even during difficult times.
