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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus Divus CONSECRATIO S C
169 year| Bronze | 25.5 g | 33 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 | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, head turned left, standing right on globe on which are sometimes stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.77–34.01 g;Diameter varies: 30–37 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Lucius Verus Divus (CONSECRATIO S C) (169) coin is that it features an 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. The coin's design also includes an image of a priestly figure, which represents the Roman state religion and the emperor's role as the head of the state religion. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "CONSECRATIO S C," translates to "Consecration to the Senate and People of Rome," which highlights the coin's connection to the Roman government and its institutions.
