Quinarius Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P V IMP III COS II; Victory
165 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 165 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P V IMP III COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, signifying the triumphant reign of Lucius Verus and his military conquests.
