Denarius - Lucius Verus (TR P VIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas) (168) front Denarius - Lucius Verus (TR P VIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas) (168) back
Denarius - Lucius Verus (TR P VIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas) (168) photo
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Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas

168 year
Silver 3.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
168
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#263264
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR P VIII IMP V COS III

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.93–3.37 g;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Lucius Verus (TR P VIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society and underscores the role of the Roman Empire in upholding them.