Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P V IMP II COS II; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-165 |
| 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#263204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P V IMP II COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) 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, 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 masculinity, and his presence on the coin may have been intended to highlight Lucius Verus' military prowess and leadership abilities. The coin's design may have also been influenced by the fact that Lucius Verus was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire, which took place during his reign.
