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© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P V IMP II COS II; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and trophy in left hand.
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
Mass varies: 3.2–3.35 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 depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse side. Victory is shown standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military victories during Verus' reign. This design was a departure from the traditional depiction of Victory on Roman coins, which usually showed her standing on a globe or holding a wreath. The use of a ship on the coin may have been inspired by Verus' successful naval campaigns against the Parthian Empire.
