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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P V IMP III COS II
165 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263216 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 2.51–3.35 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 is notable for its unique design, which depicts the emperor wearing a radiate crown, symbolizing his divine status. This design was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors wearing a laurel wreath, and it signified Lucius Verus's connection to the divine and his role as a powerful and benevolent leader.
