Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_318

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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 legend L Vervs Avg Arme pearl border reverse Mars military attire standing right holding spear right hand left hand resting shield Tr P Iiii Imp Ii Cos Ii 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.16 g axis 180° round metal object worn uneven edge showing raised relief standing human figure holding long vertical staff circular shield rendered low-relief weathered surface details object displays dark brown patina areas lighter brown small spots green corrosion background object white.