Sestertius - Lucius Verus FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year162-163
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1326, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1326
Obverse descriptionHead of Lucius Verus, bare, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Lucius Aurelius Verus, Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Lucius Aurelius Verus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionGalley with pilot and rowers, sitting left; at helm, two standards and acrostolium; resting on prow, mast and sail (or vexillum?).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C
(Translation: Felicitas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (162-163)  - -
Catalog ID2863083710
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