Denarius - Lucius Verus (TR P VII IMP IIII COS III; Aequitas) (166-167) front Denarius - Lucius Verus (TR P VII IMP IIII COS III; Aequitas) (166-167) back
Denarius - Lucius Verus (TR P VII IMP IIII COS III; Aequitas) (166-167) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P VII IMP IIII COS III; Aequitas

 
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
166-167
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
References
Numista
N#263250
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR P VII IMP IIII COS III

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.667–3.82 g;
Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Lucius Verus.