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

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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
Weight21.5 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1386, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1386
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucius Verus, laureate, drapery on left shoulder, 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, in military dress, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning left arm on round shield set on ground.
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.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (163-164)  - -
Catalog ID5825971250
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