Sestertius - Lucius Verus 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#264010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus, standing left, holding globe in right hand.
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
The Sestertius coin , featuring Lucius Verus, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was the co-emperor of Rome alongside Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by a devastating plague that swept through the empire, known as the Antonine Plague. Despite this, the coinage during this period was still minted with high quality and attention to detail, as seen in the intricate designs and craftsmanship of the Sestertius coin.