Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167-168 |
| 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#263254 |
|---|---|
| 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 VIII IMP IIII COS III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth 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, 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, but this particular coin is unique in that it shows Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and military victories. This design was only used on coins minted during Lucius Verus' reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
