© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P VI IMP IIII COS II; Victory
166 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 | 166 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, holding palm in right hand and with left hand placing on palm-tree a shield inscribed, VIC PAR.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VI IMP IIII COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.84–3.27 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.21 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 Victory on the reverse side. The image of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch was a common motif on Roman coins, symbolizing the empire's military triumphs and dominance. However, the Victory on this particular coin is depicted with a distinctly feminine figure, wearing a long gown and with flowing hair, which was a departure from the more masculine depictions of Victory on earlier Roman coins. This change in artistic style may reflect the increasing influence of Greek art and culture on Roman coinage during this period.
