Sestertius - Lucius Verus FORT RED TR POT III COS II S C, Fortuna

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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
Weight25.8 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1342, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1342
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucius Verus, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, 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 descriptionFortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORT RED TR POT III COS II S C
(Translation: Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety), 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 ID4469726300
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