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Denarius - Lucius Verus PIETAS AVG TR P VI COS II; Pietas
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense from right hand on lighted altar left and holding box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG TR P VI COS II
Translation:
Pietas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.36–3.57 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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 169 AD, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Pietas on the reverse side. Pietas, or "duty" in Latin, was an important virtue in ancient Roman culture, and the image of the goddess on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's commitment to fulfilling his duties to the state and its citizens. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the emperor's role was not just to rule, but to serve the people and uphold the values of the Roman state.
