Dupondius - Lucius Verus TR P VI IMP III COS II S C, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year165-166
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.3 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1449, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1449
Obverse descriptionHead of Lucius Verus, radiate, 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 descriptionVictory, winged, draped, standing left, setting right hand on trophy, at base of which is a shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P VI IMP III COS II S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (165-166)  - -
Catalog ID4555202540
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