As - Lucius Verus TR P VIIII IMP V COS III S C, Annona

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year168-169
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#1490, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1490
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
(Translation: Lucius Verus Augustus, Armeniacus, Parthicus Maximus. Lucius Verus, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Armenians, great conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse descriptionAnnona, draped, standing left, holding roller or measure (?) in right hand and oar in left hand; on left, modius filled with corn on ship.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P VIIII IMP V COS III S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (168-169)  - -
Catalog ID1603210320
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