Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Emperor's head 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 hand on a shield. Iconography: imperial busts, Mars (mythology), spear and shield attributes. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.21 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_316

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Emperor's head right legend VERVS AVG ARMEN Reverse Tr P Ii Imp Ii Cos Ii Mars military attire standing right holding spear right hand resting left hand shield Iconography imperial busts mythology shield attributes Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.21 g axis 180° round worn coin rests white background coin uneven edge dark brown mottled surface lighter brown grayish highlights faint raised shapes face form elongated vertical figures irregular marks.