Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P V IMP III COS II
165 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#263215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Parthian, seated right on ground, hands bound behind back; at feet, quiver, bow and weapons.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P V IMP III COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Lucius Verus was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was the co-emperor of Rome alongside Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by several challenges, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues that swept through the empire. Despite these challenges, the Denarius coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the empire.
