Sestertius - Lucius Verus (TR POT V IMP II COS II S C) (164-165) front Sestertius - Lucius Verus (TR POT V IMP II COS II S C) (164-165) back
Sestertius - Lucius Verus (TR POT V IMP II COS II S C) (164-165) photo
© Trustees of the British Museum

Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT V IMP II COS II S C

 
Bronze 24.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
164-165
Value
1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
24.1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#264140
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lucius Verus, in military dress, standing left between four standards, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT V IMP II COS II S C

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. 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 alongside Marcus Aurelius and was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire.