Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus DIVVS VERVS
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-178 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Lucius Verus, bare, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS VERVS
Translation:
Divus Verus.
The divine Verus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of Lucius Verus, who was the co-emperor of Marcus Aurelius and is depicted on the coin with a beard, which was unusual for Roman emperors at the time.
