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Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P V IMP III COS II; Parthian captive
165 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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: 2.634–3.64 g;Diameter varies: 16–19 mm;
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 depiction of a Parthian captive on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's victory over the Parthian Empire. This design was a common motif on Roman coins during the 2nd century AD, as the Roman Empire was engaged in a series of wars with the Parthian Empire at that time.
