© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P VI IMP IIII COS II PAX; Pax
166 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 166 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VI IMP IIII COS II PAX
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum. Pax.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time, peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–3.78 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.42 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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 169 AD, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse side. This image of Pax was a common motif on Roman coins during this period, as the empire was known for its extensive military conquests and the idea of peace was seen as a way to promote stability and unity throughout the empire. The coin's design, therefore, serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and the role it played in Roman culture and politics during that time.
