Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C, Mars

€264,092.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year163-164
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.2 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1379, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1379
Obverse descriptionHead of Lucius Verus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Verus, Augustus, Armeniacus. Lucius Aurelius Verus, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of Armenia.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P IIII IMP II COS II S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (163-164)  - -
Catalog ID2308493740
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