Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C ARMEN; Armenia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Lucius Verus (Lucius Aurelius Verus) (161-169) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenia, draped, seated left, left hand resting on shields; before her, shield and standard; behind her, trophy and shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C ARMEN
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Armeniacus.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time by decree of the senate, conqueror of the Armenians.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Lucius Verus was part of a series of coins issued during his reign (161-169 AD) to commemorate his military campaigns. The coin's reverse side depicts a victorious Roman soldier standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and military victories. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and the emperor's role as a powerful military leader.
