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

€264,031.00
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
Weight20.4 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1318, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1318
Obverse descriptionHead of Lucius Verus, laureate, 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 letteringTR POT II COS II S C FORT RED
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Fortuna Redux. Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).)
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Mint
MintageND (161-162)  - -
Catalog ID2636825290
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