Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Emperor's head right with laurel wreath; pearl border; inscription 'L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Aequitas standing facing left, holding scales in right hand and a cornucopia in left; pearl border; legend 'TR P VII IMP IIII COS III'. Bronze? coin, 166–167, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; weight 3.08 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_326

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath pearl border inscription L Vervs Avg Arm Parth Max Reverse Aequitas standing facing left holding scales right hand cornucopia left legend Tr P Vii Imp Iiii Cos Iii Bronze coin 166–167 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 3.08 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven slightly chipped edges showing raised central depiction standing human figure profile holding long object hand arm extended figure surrounding surface textured wear shallow relief details coin's surface displays mottled tones dark brown greenish-brown hints gray areas lighter brown raised portions darker brown recessed areas rim irregularities small notches faint curved decorative impressions encircle background plain white.