© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucius Verus VICT AVG TR P VI COS II; Victory
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, towered, flying left, holding diadem with both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR P VI COS II
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.18–3.31 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 (VICT AVG TR P VI COS II; Victory) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 2nd century AD. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and its dominance over other nations.
