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

€264,093.00
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
Weight29.7 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#1380, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1380
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, 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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MintageND (163-164)  - -
Catalog ID6430880160
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