© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP V COS III; Aequitas
168 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in 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: 2.179–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 17.82–19 mm;
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 the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society and underscores the idea that the emperor's role was to uphold and protect these principles.
