Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, legend VERVS AVG ARMEN. Reverse: TR P II IMP II COS II; Mars in military attire standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a shield. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin; weight 3.21 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, legend VERVS AVG ARMEN. Reverse: TR P II IMP II COS II; Mars in military attire standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a shield. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin; weight 3.21 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Emperor's bust right legend VERVS AVG ARMEN Reverse Tr P Ii Imp Ii Cos Ii Mars military attire standing right holding spear right hand resting left shield Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin weight 3.21 g axis 180° worn circular metal coin uneven edge showing profile bearded person facing coin surface displays areas darker brown lighter brown hints greenish patina small spots darker discoloration portrait area textured raised relief subtle variations tone.

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