Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer Lucius Verus. 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; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_341

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Lucius Verus Obverse Head Lucius Verus uncovered right legend Imp L Vervs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand cornucopia Prov·Deor·T P Iii Cos Ii Date 162–163 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised relief standing human figure viewed back slightly profile round item hand raising surface textured shallow grooves embossed details object silver-gray subtle darker lighter areas wear set plain white background.