© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II; Armenia
| 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 | 163-164 |
| 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#263200 |
|---|---|
| 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 IIII IMP II COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.24–3.48 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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 169 AD, is notable for its unique design. On the obverse side, Lucius Verus is depicted with a beard, which was unusual for Roman emperors at the time. This was likely done to emphasize his masculinity and military prowess, as he was known for his successful campaigns against the Parthian Empire. The reverse side of the coin features the goddess Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's dominance and triumphs.
