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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR P VI IMP III COS II PACI AVG S C
| Bronze | 26.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 165-166 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
PACI AVG S C in three lines within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VI IMP III COS II PACI AVG S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum. Paci Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time. Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
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 from 161 to 169 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire. The coin's design also includes an image of Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, which suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a peace treaty or agreement during Verus' reign.
