Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer Lucius Verus. Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, legend IMP L AVREL ERVS AVG. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend PROV DEOR T, II COS II. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.43 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_104

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (2.5Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Lucius Verus Obverse Head Lucius Verus uncovered right legend IMP L AVREL ERVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand cornucopia legend PROV DEOR T Ii Cos Ii Date 161–162 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.43 g axis 180° round worn coin irregular edges showing raised lightly detailed human figure profile standing facing right arm extended another arm bent body surface areas smooth silver-gray metal interspersed patches darker brownish-gray tarnish slight pitting circular marks figure.