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

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 165
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 22.4 g
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#1429, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1429
Obverse description Head of Lucius Verus, laureate, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
(Translation: Lucius Verus Augustus, Armeniacus, Parthicus Maximus. Lucius Verus, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Armenians, great conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse description Parthia, draped, seated left on shields before a trophy.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering TR POT V IMP III COS II S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mintage ND (165) - -
Numisquare ID 3806096490
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