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Sestertius - Lucius Verus FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C; Victory
| Bronze | 24 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galley with pilot and rowers, sitting left; at helm, two standards and acrostolium; standing on prow, Victory.
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
Mass varies: 23.36–24.7 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Lucius Verus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military successes and its dominance over other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C," which stands for "Felix Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate III, Consul II, Senatus Consulto" (Happy Augustus, Tribune of the Plebeians for the third time, Consul for the second time, by decree of the Senate). This inscription highlights Lucius Verus's status as a powerful Roman emperor and his role in maintaining the empire's prosperity and security.
