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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Lucius Verus VICT AVG TR P VI COS II S C; Victory
| Bronze | 24 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, towered, winged, draped, flying left, holding diadem in extended hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR P VI COS II S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the sixth 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 the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Lucius Verus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "VICT AVG TR P VI COS II S C," which stands for "Victoria Augusti Tripontis VI Consulis II S(enatus) C(onsulto)," or "Victory of the Emperor, Tripontine, Sixth Consul, by the decree of the Senate." This inscription highlights the coin's connection to the Roman emperor and the Senate, and serves as a reminder of the Roman Empire's powerful and influential leadership.
