Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), posthumous issue; busts of Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius; eagle; iconography: Emperor's head on the right, pearled border; reverse: eagle stands facing right with its head turned backward, pearled border; inscription: 'ADV. DIVVS VERVS' (or similar legend); after 169; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.05 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_335

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Rights managed

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40.9Mb (2.3Mb) / 12.6in x 12.6in / 3782 x 3782 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 posthumous issue busts eagle iconography Emperor's head right pearled border reverse stands facing head turned backward inscription Adv Divvs Vervs legend 169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.05 g worn round metallic coin raised profile bearded man showing textured hair facial features low relief coin surface uneven dents small chipped edge colors visible dark gray lighter gray highlights small hint greenish patina.