Denarius - Lucius Verus VICT AVG TR P VI COS II; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263228 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 the Denarius coin featuring Lucius Verus 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 meant to promote the idea that Lucius Verus was a powerful and victorious leader, and it adds to the coin's historical and numismatic significance.
