Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus CONG AVG IIII TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III S C
| Bronze | 27.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-167 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.1 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, seated left on curule chairs on platform, both extending right hands forward, with left hands resting at sides; before them, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; citizen, togate, standing right on steps of platform, holding fold of toga in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONG AVG IIII TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III S C
Translation:
Congiarium Augustorum Quartum, Tribunicia Potestate Prima Vicesima, Imperator, Quartum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
The fourth congiarium (distribution of money to the civilians) of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 21st time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.65–29.64 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 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.
