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Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT V IMP III COS II S C; Parthia
165 year| Bronze | 22.4 g | - |
| 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 | 22.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Parthia, draped, seated left on shields before a trophy.
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: 21.14–23.72 g;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 includes a portrait of Lucius Verus on one side and an image of a Parthian king on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's victory over the Parthians. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the history of the Roman Empire and its military conquests.
