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Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II; Victory
| Silver | 2.9 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 | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding up wreath in right hand and palm-branch in left hand.
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: 2.61–3.09 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Lucius Verus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "TR P IIII IMP II COS II," which stands for "Tribunicia Potestate IIII Imperator II Consul II," indicating that Lucius Verus held the office of consul for the second time and had been granted tribunician power, a powerful position that allowed him to legislate and exercise executive authority.
