© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C; Mars
| Bronze | 24.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.1 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning left arm on round shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Lucius Verus. This suggests that the coin was likely issued to commemorate a military victory or to promote the Roman Empire's military prowess.
