© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II; Mars
| Silver | 3.2 g | 16 mm |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mars standing right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum.
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
There are variants with bare head. Mass varies: 2.97–3.91 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 god Mars on the reverse side. Mars was an important deity in Roman mythology, associated with war and agriculture, and his presence on the coin may have been intended to highlight Lucius Verus' military victories and accomplishments.
