Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C; Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Lucius Verus. This image symbolized the Roman Empire's military victories and was often used to promote the idea of Roman supremacy. The use of Victory on coins also served as a way to reinforce the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and his role as a military leader.
