Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucius Verus naked and in armor facing right, inscription 'L VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS' around. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a round shield standing on the ground, inscription 'TR P IIII - IMP II COS II' around. 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

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LZT26A41_339

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Bust Lucius Verus naked armor facing right inscription L Vervs Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left round shield standing 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° circular metallic coin worn surface shown white background coin silver gray darker gray shadows recessed areas raised design standing human figure profile wearing short tunic long vertical object smaller indistinct shape near figure's lower side coin edge ridged decorative border uneven wear texture scratches small dents.