© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P III IMP II COS II; Armenia
163 year| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 163 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenia seated left on ground, surrounded by arms, supporting chin with right hand; before her, standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P III IMP II COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.24–3.34 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 is notable for its rare depiction of a Roman emperor with a beard. Lucius Verus was known for his distinctive beard, which was seen as a symbol of his wisdom and maturity. The inclusion of his beard on the coinage was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and was seen as a way to emphasize his authority and masculinity.
