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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus VICT AVG TR POT VI IMP III COS II S C; Victory
| Bronze | 20.2 g | 32 mm |
| 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 | 20.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, towered, winged, draped, flying left, holding diadem in extended hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR POT VI IMP III COS II S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.7–24.95 g;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 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 victories and its dominance over other nations.
