Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR P II COS II S C PROFECTIO AVG

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-162
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 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#1323, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1323
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucius Verus, bare-headed, draped, 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 descriptionLucius Verus, in military dress, sitting on horse, prancing right, and holding transverse spear in both hands; before him, soldier, standing right with spear in right hand and shield on left arm; behind him, three soldiers, standing right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P II COS II S C PROFECTIO AVG
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Profectiones Augusti. Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate. Departure of the emperor (Augustus).)
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MintageND (161-162)  - -
Catalog ID5546585040
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