© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT VIII IMP V COS III S C; Victory
168 year| Bronze | 25.6 g | 33 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 | 25.6 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
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: 23.53–26.81 g;Diameter varies: 32–34 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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Lucius Verus. The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military prowess and was often used to commemorate military victories and triumphs.
