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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT VI IMP III COS II S C
| Bronze | 24.5 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 | 24.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Parthian, seated right at base of trophy, with hands bound behind his back; behind him, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VI IMP III COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third 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 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 a Roman galley, which symbolizes the Roman navy's power and influence during that time.
