Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucius Verus naked and in armor facing right, legend 'L VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS'. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a round shield on the ground, legend 'TR P IIII - IMP II COS II'. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.75 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_338

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (2.3Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Bust Lucius Verus naked armor facing right legend L Vervs Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left round shield ground Tr P Iiii - Imp Ii Cos Ii Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile man's head relief showing short curly hair small beard set smooth background object uneven rim slight surface imperfections shades silver gray subtle darker gray shadows small area faint brownish discoloration.