Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR P III IMP II COS II S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year163
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#1362, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1362
Obverse descriptionHead of Lucius Verus, bare, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Verus, Augustus, Armeniacus. Lucius Aurelius Verus, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of Armenia.)
Reverse descriptionLucius Verus, in military dress, on horse riding right, and thrusting spear ata a fallen enemy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P III IMP II COS II S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (163)  - -
Catalog ID4654904100
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