© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT V IMP III COS II S C
165 year| Bronze | 20.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 165 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Parthian, seated right at base of trophy, with hands bound behind his back; before him, shield; behind him, bow and arrow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT V IMP III COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.79–21.29 g;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 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.
