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Sestertius - Lucius Verus VICT AVG TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C; Victory and Armenia
| Bronze | 24 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Lucius Verus (Lucius Aurelius Verus) (161-169) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding trophy in right hand; at her feet, Armenia seated on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.69–24.37 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 Victory and Armenia on one side, which suggests that Lucius Verus may have had some connection to or interest in the Armenian region. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy, which further highlights the Roman Empire's military prowess and victories during Lucius Verus' reign.
