Caption

denarius; Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169); obverse: emperor's head right with laurel wreath, pearl border, inscription 'L. VERVS AVG ARME, VS'; reverse: Mars in military attire standing right, holding spear in right hand, left hand on shield, pearl border, inscription 'TR P IIII IMP II COS II'; iconography: imperial bust, Mars, spear (attribute), shield (attribute); date: 163–164; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; weight 3.16 g; axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_317

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Rights managed

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40.9Mb (2.1Mb) / 12.6in x 12.6in / 3782 x 3782 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 obverse emperor's head right laurel wreath pearl border inscription L Vervs Avg Arme Vs reverse Mars military attire standing right holding spear right hand left hand shield Tr P Iiii Imp Ii Cos Ii iconography imperial bust spear attribute date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.16 g axis 180° worn circular metal coin raised profile bearded man facing showing curly hair laurel headband coin surface textured areas wear small discoloration Colors visible include dark brown muted greenish-brown small patches lighter yellowish tones white background.