© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius Aureus - Lucius Verus TR POT COS II; Providentia
161 year| Gold | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by a series of wars, plagues, and natural disasters. Despite these challenges, the Quinarius Aureus coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency throughout the empire. Its value was equivalent to 1/40th of a Roman pound, and it was widely used for trade and commerce. The coin's design features an image of Lucius Verus on one side and the goddess Providentia on the other, symbolizing the Roman people's trust in their leaders and the gods to guide them through difficult times.
