Caption

Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) — issuer. Obverse: head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, legend 'SL AVREL - VG' all around. Reverse: Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) in togas stand opposite each other, holding scrolls and shaking hands, legend 'CORD AVGVSTO' and 'COS I' in the episode; field marks 'S - C'. Roman Empire, Rome, 161–162. Coin; diameter 24.5–25.5 mm, weight 8.83 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_116

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.1Mb (3.6Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Obverse head Lucius Verus uncovered right legend Sl Avrel - Vg Reverse Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 togas stand opposite holding scrolls shaking hands Cord Avgvsto Cos I episode field marks S - C Roman Empire Rome 161–162 Coin diameter 24.5–25.5 mm weight 8.83 g axis 0° worn circular metal object irregular edge showing profile relief human head surface mottled mix brown dark brown greenish gray tones patches lighter brown material smoother areas darker speckling subtle greenish corrosion.