© Fa. Lukas Kalchhauser
© Fa. Lukas Kalchhauser
Didrachm - Lucius Verus YΠATOC B; Caesarea, Cappadocia
161 year| Silver | 6.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Lucius Verus (Lucius Aurelius Verus) (161-169) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | Didrachm = 2 Drachms = 2 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#392021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mt. Argaeus surmounted by star
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠATOC B
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin , which features Lucius Verus, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted outside of Rome, specifically in Caesarea (Cappadocia). This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Lucius Verus during his reign as co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, and it's unique to see a Roman coin with a non-Roman mint mark.
