© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus CONG AVG III TR POT XX IMP III COS III S C
| Bronze | 23.1 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 | 165-166 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.1 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, seated left on platform; behind them, prefect standing left; before them, an official, standing left, distributing dole to a man, standing right, on the steps of the platform.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONG AVG III TR POT XX IMP III COS III S C
Translation:
Congiarium Augustorum Tertium, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator, Tertium Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
The third congiarium (distribution of money to the civilians) of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.12–27.92 g;Diameter varies: 30.5–32 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, who ruled the Roman Empire together as co-emperors from 161 to 169 AD. This coin was minted during their joint reign and is a unique representation of their co-rule.
