Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, legend IMP L VERVS AVG. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend PROV–DEOR T, P III COS II. Date: 162–163. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_340

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.1Mb (1.2Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head Lucius Verus uncovered right legend IMP L VERVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand cornucopia legend PROV–DEOR T P Iii Cos Ii Date 162–163 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° worn metallic coin circular irregular edge showing profile man facing short curly hair pointed beard rendered bas-relief coin surface mainly silver-gray subtle darker gray shadows recessed areas slightly spots raised border portrait ring raised characters shapes encircling head background coin plain white.