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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus Divus CONSECRATIO S C
169 year| Bronze | 22.9 g | 32 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 | 22.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle, head turned right, standing left on globe on which are sometimes stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features Lucius Verus Divus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 to 169 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and infrastructure. The coin's inscription, "CONSECRATIO S C," means "Consecration to the Senate and People of Rome," indicating that the coin was issued to commemorate Lucius Verus' consecration as a divine emperor.
