Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P VII IMP IIII COS III; Aequitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Lucius Verus was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was the co-emperor of Rome alongside Marcus Aurelius, and his reign was marked by several military campaigns and conflicts, including the Marcomannic Wars and the Parthian War. Despite these challenges, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality, with the Denarius being one of the most widely used coins in circulation. The image of Aequitas, the goddess of justice, on the reverse side of the coin symbolizes the importance of fairness and equality during this time.
