Denarius - Lucius Verus PROFECTIO AVG TR P II COS II
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus, in military uniform, on horse prancing right, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROFECTIO AVG TR P II COS II
Translation:
Profectiones Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum.
Departure of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Lucius Verus was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was the co-emperor of Rome alongside Marcus Aurelius, and his reign was marked by several military campaigns and conflicts, including the Marcomannic Wars and the Parthian War. Despite these challenges, the Denarius coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the empire, and its design and minting process were carefully regulated by the Roman government to ensure its authenticity and value.
