Sestertius - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius COS II S C
161 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, seated left on platform; behind them, officer standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II S C
Translation:
Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius, on the same coin. This was a unusual practice during the Roman Empire, as coins typically featured only one emperor at a time. The fact that this coin features two emperors suggests that it may have been minted during a time of political unity or cooperation between the two leaders. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and the fact that it was minted in Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire, adds to its historical significance and value to collectors.
