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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus Divus and Lucius Verus CONSECRATIO S C
169 year| Bronze | 25 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 169 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus, seated left in quadriga drawn by four elephants, on each sits a driver.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.95–26.12 g;Diameter varies: 29–32 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 the image of Lucius Verus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 to 169 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's borders. The coin also features the image of Lucius Verus Divus, who was deified after his death and was considered a god by the Roman people. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the religious and political significance of the Roman Empire during this time period.
