Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; pearl border; inscription VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. Reverse: Seated Parthian prisoner facing right, hands tied behind his back, at his feet a quiver, bow and weapons; pearl border; inscription TR P V IMP III COS II. Roman Empire, 165. Rome. Coin; weight 3.10 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_320

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Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath pearl border inscription VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Reverse Seated Parthian prisoner facing right hands tied back feet quiver bow weapons inscription TR P V IMP III COS II Roman Empire 165 Rome Coin weight 3.10 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin uneven edge showing seated human figure profile left figure wearing pointed headpiece arm bent resting near knee coin surface raised recessed areas suggesting age wear small chips irregularities rim visible colors dark gray brownish-gray lighter gray highlights.