© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Sestertius - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P COS II S C
161 year| Bronze | 25.4 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 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, standing right and left, clasping right hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P COS II S C
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.96–26.38 g;Example of this type:
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperors Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius clasping hands, symbolizing their unity and concordance. This coin was minted during their joint reign from 161 to 169 AD and was used as a means of promoting their shared rule and solidarity.
