Sestertius - Lucius Verus (TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C; Victory) (163-164) front Sestertius - Lucius Verus (TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C; Victory) (163-164) back
Sestertius - Lucius Verus (TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C; Victory) (163-164) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C; Victory

 
Bronze 26.2 g 34.5 mm
Description
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
26.2 g
Diameter
34.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#264110
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Victory, winged, half-draped, standing right, fixing to a palm-tree with left hand shield inscribed VIC AVG.

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

Mass varies: 20.94–32.6 g;
Diameter varies: 34–34.5 mm;

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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Lucius Verus. The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military successes and was often used to promote the idea of Roman supremacy.