© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius TR POT VI IMP IIII COS II S C
166 year| Bronze | 10.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 166 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus in slow quadriga moving left; Marcus Aurelius holds eagle-tipped sceptre and Lucius Verus holds laurel-branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI IMP IIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.162–11.64 g;Diameter varies: 24–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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, who ruled the Roman Empire together from 161 to 169 AD. This coin was minted during their joint reign and is a unique representation of their co-rule.
