🔥 Roman Empire – AR Denarius of Lucius Verus (AD 161–169) 🔥
🪙 Silver Denarius | 🎖️ NGC Ancients Graded: Choice Fine (Ch F) | 🏛️ SPQR Collection
🔐 Certification #: 4935351-807
 
🏛️ A Silver Portrait of Imperial Duality
This certified AR Denarius features Lucius Verus, co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius during one of Rome’s rare periods of shared imperial power. Struck during the Parthian War and Antonine Plague, this coin reflects a pivotal moment of military victory, public health crisis, and dynastic balance.
 
Lucius Verus—often overshadowed by his more philosophical counterpart—was charismatic, lavish, and beloved by the legions. His portrait appears here in fine Roman style: draped, laureate, and commanding.
 
🌟 Historical Context
Lucius Verus co-ruled with Marcus Aurelius in a dual-emperor system that aimed to stabilize the empire. During his reign:
⚔️ Rome triumphed in the Parthian War, bringing back immense wealth—and inadvertently—the Antonine Plague, which decimated the population.
🎖️ Lucius was hailed as Parthicus Maximus and celebrated in public games and provincial coinage.
🕊️ He died suddenly in AD 169, possibly from the plague, leaving Marcus to rule alone during turbulent years ahead.
 
🧾 Coin Specifications
👑 Emperor: Lucius Verus
🪙 Denomination: AR (Silver) Denarius
📆 Reign: AD 161–169
🔍 Grade: Choice Fine (Ch F)
🏛️ Graded By: NGC Ancients
🆔 Certification #: 4935351-807
📦 Provenance: SPQR Collection – 2016 NGC Best Ancients Custom Set
 
🏛️ About the SPQR Collection
The SPQR Collection is a renowned private assemblage of ancient Roman coinage that achieved distinction by winning the 2016 NGC Best Ancients Custom Set Award. Officially titled “SPQR Collection — Roman Emperors to 400 AD”, this set represents a passionate and scholarly pursuit to capture the essence of Rome’s imperial legacy in silver.
 
🎯 Curatorial Mission
The collection was built around a clear and ambitious goal: To acquire the finest possible example of a circulating silver coin for each Roman emperor from Augustus to the division of the Roman Empire (circa AD 395–400).
 
This includes:
🏛️ 77 Roman emperors, spanning nearly 400 years (AD 1–400)
👑 Recognized and unrecognized rulers, usurpers, and heirs
🪙 Silver denominations, primarily AR Denarii and Antoniniani
🔐 NGC-certified coins, each selected for exceptional quality
 
✅ Why Collect This Coin?
🔐 Certified Authentic – Graded by NGC Ancients and housed in a secure holder
🧠 Unique Historical Era – One of the only Roman co-emperors
📚 SPQR Pedigree – Part of a globally recognized award-winning collection
🪙 Choice Fine Grade – Sharp features and strong silver tone
 
🎁 Add This Rare Dual-Empire Relic to Your Collection
This Lucius Verus Denarius is more than just a coin—it's a window into shared power, military conquest, and the complexities of Roman rule. Whether for display, study, or long-term collection, this certified piece offers timeless value and prestige.