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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT VIII IMP V COS III S C; Aequitas
168 year| Bronze | 22.8 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 168 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.8 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VIII IMP V COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.03–27.72 g;Diameter varies: 26–33 mm;
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 the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society and suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the empire was emphasizing the rule of law and fair governance.
