bpv_995900 - LUCIUS VERUS Unité
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Type : Unité
Date: c. 161-169
Mint name / Town : Hiérapolis, Syrie, Cyrrhestica
Metal : copper
Diameter : 22 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 11,21 g.
Rarity : R3
Coments on the condition:
Flan légèrement décentré. Usure fine et régulière. Patine verte
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse description : Tête radiée de Lucius Vérus à gauche.
Obverse legend : AUT KAI AURH OUHROS
Obverse translation : (L’empereur césar Lucius Aurelius Verus).
Reverse
Reverse description : Légende en trois lignes dans une couronne de laurier.
Reverse legend : QEAS SURI/AS IEROPO/ D
Reverse translation : (Divine Hiéropolis de Syrie).
Commentary
Type rare que nous proposons pour la première fois à la vente ! Seulement 4 exemplaires recensés sur le RPC.
Historical background
LUCIUS VERUS
(7/03/161-02/169)
Son of Aelius, Lucius Verus, born in 130, was adopted at the same time as Marcus Aurelius by Antoninus at the express request of the dying Hadrian. During the reign of his adoptive father, he remained in the shadows and did not even receive the title of Caesar. After Antoninus' death, his half-brother immediately shared power with him, except for the titles of "Pontifex Maximus" (Grand Pontiff) and "Pater Patriæ" (Father of the Fatherland). Lucius Verus led a brilliant campaign in Armenia between 163 and 165, then against the Parthians. He married Lucille in 164 and died in February 169Lucius Aurelius Verus.
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