As - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P II COS II S C
| Emittent | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Jahr | 161-162 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Währung | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Material | Bronze |
| Gewicht | 13.3 g |
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| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
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| Referenz(en) | RIC III#1315, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1315 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right. |
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| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende |
IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG (Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Lucius Aurelius Verus, Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Lucius Aurelius Verus, emperor (Augustus).) |
| Reversbeschreibung | Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, standing left and right, facing one another and clasping right hands; Marcus Aurelius holds scroll in left hand. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende |
CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P II COS II S C (Translation: Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Senatus Consultum. Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.) |
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ND (161-162) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1370383200 |
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Historical Context: This bronze As, issued between 161-162 AD, commemorates the unprecedented co-emperorship of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. The inscription CONCORD AVGVSTORUM (Concord of the Augusti) highlights their shared rule, a constitutional innovation. The TR P II COS II dates the coin precisely to the early years of their reign. As a senatorial bronze issue, indicated by S C, it affirmed the Senate's role in monetary production, underscoring the political stability of the Antonine era.
Artistry: While specific engravers remain anonymous, the coin reflects the prevailing Antonine artistic style, characterized by a blend of classical idealism and realistic portraiture. The obverse would typically feature idealized portraits of the co-emperors, often jugate or confronted, emphasizing their harmonious partnership. The reverse likely depicts Concordia, personifying the concept of concord, or the emperors themselves clasping hands, a direct visual metaphor for their shared authority. The overall design aimed to visually reinforce the political message of unity.
Technical/Grading: This bronze As, weighing 13.3 grams, exhibits characteristics typical of its denomination. Key high-points for wear assessment include the emperors' hair, facial features, and any drapery folds on the obverse, along with details of the reverse figure's attributes or the emperors' hands. Bronze issues often show variability in strike quality; common technical aspects include potential weakness, particularly on the reverse, and occasional off-centering. Planchet quality, including surface integrity and absence of laminations, also contributes to the overall technical grade.