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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR P II COS II S C PROFECTIO AVG
| Bronze | 23.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus, in military dress, sitting on horse, prancing right, and holding transverse spear in both hands; before him, soldier, standing right with spear in right hand and shield on left arm; behind him, three soldiers, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II COS II S C PROFECTIO AVG
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Profectiones Augusti.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate. Departure of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lucius Verus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled alongside Marcus Aurelius from 161 to 169 AD. The coin was minted during his reign and features an image of him on one side, while the other side depicts a scene of a Roman soldier standing victorious over a fallen enemy. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the lives of the Roman people during this time period.
