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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Lucius Verus PAX AVG TR P VI COS II; Pax
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG TR P VI COS II
Translation:
Pax Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 169 AD, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse side. This image was a symbol of the Roman Empire's policy of peace and diplomacy during Verus' reign, and it was a departure from the more militaristic themes that were common on Roman coins at the time. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and prosperity throughout the empire, and it remains an interesting example of how coins were used as a tool for political propaganda in ancient times.
