Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT V IMP II COS II S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year164-165
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight27.5 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#1426, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1426
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 descriptionLucius Verus, in military dress, standing left between four standards, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT V IMP II COS II S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (164-165)  - -
Catalog ID3098431090
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