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Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus LIB AVGVSTOR TR P XV S C COS III; Liberalitas
161 year| Bronze | 25.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, seated left on platform; before emperors and on platform Liberalitas, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and wand in left hand; below platform, man standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVGVSTOR TR P XV S C COS III
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Senatus Consultum, Consul Tertium.
The liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 15th time by decree of the senate, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.91–26.28 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 an image of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears an image of the goddess Liberalitas, which represents the Roman concept of "liberality" or generosity. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant cultural and economic changes, and the image of Liberalitas symbolizes the importance of generosity and prosperity during this period.
