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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT VIIII IMP V COS III S C; Aequitas
| Bronze | 26.7 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 168-169 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.7 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VIIII IMP V COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.8–29.79 g;Diameter varies: 30–33 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 the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society and the efforts of Lucius Verus, the emperor depicted on the obverse side, to promote them during his reign.
