Sestertius - Lucius Verus FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-163 |
| 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#264052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galley with pilot and rowers, sitting right; on helm, acrostolium and two standards; standing on prow, Victory; resting on prow, mast out sail.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Lucius Verus, 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 improve the Roman economy. The coin's inscription, "FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C," stands for "Felix Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate III, Consul II, Senator," which highlights Lucius Verus's roles and achievements as a Roman leader.
