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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT V IMP II COS II S C; Mars
| Bronze | 23.2 g | 30.5 mm |
| 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 | 23.2 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, nuded, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy 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
Mass varies: 20.71–26.54 g;Diameter varies: 30–31 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard wage for a Roman soldier. This coin features Lucius Verus, who was a Roman emperor from 161 to 169 AD, and the god Mars, indicating the military nature of the coin.
