© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P VII IMP IIII COS III; Victory
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, 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: 2.774–3.71 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.32 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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Lucius Verus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "TR P VII IMP IIII COS III," which stands for "Tribunicia Potestate VII, Imperator IIII, Consul III," indicating that Lucius Verus held the office of consul for the third time in 166-167 AD.
