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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus TR POT XV COS III S C
161 year| Bronze | 24.4 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 | 24.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, seated left on platform; below, a man standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XV COS III S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's military prowess. The reverse side of the coin depicts a victorious Roman army returning from battle, with soldiers carrying spoils of war and prisoners, while a triumphant arch and a statue of Mars, the god of war, are visible in the background. This design highlights the military campaigns and victories of the emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus during their reign, which took place during a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
