Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR P III IMP II COS II S C
163 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#264076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus, in military dress, on horse riding right, and thrusting spear ata a fallen enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P III IMP II COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second 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 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 design includes an image of Lucius Verus wearing a radiate crown, which symbolized his divine status as a Roman emperor. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of the goddess Roma, who represents the city of Rome and the Roman state. The coin's inscription, "TR P III IMP II COS II S C," stands for "Tribunicia Potestate III Imperator II Consul II Senatus Consulto," which translates to "Tribune of the Plebeians for the third time, Emperor for the second time, Consul for the second time, by the decision of the Senate." This inscription highlights Lucius Verus's various titles and positions of power within the Roman Empire.
