Caption

Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer. Obverse: head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, inscribed SL AVREL - VG around. Reverse: Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) in togas stand opposite each other, holding scrolls and shaking hands, inscribed CORD AVGVSTO, II around, in the episode COS I, fields S - C, dated 161–162. Roman coin; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin diameter 24.5–25.5 mm, weight 8.83 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_117

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (3.8Mb) / 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 inscribed SL AVREL - VG Reverse Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 togas stand opposite holding scrolls shaking hands inscribed CORD AVGVSTO Ii episode COS I fields S - C dated 161–162 Roman coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 24.5–25.5 mm weight 8.83 g axis 0° round object uneven worn surface showing mix brown dark brown greenish gray tones central area two raised elongated rounded forms standing side textured pitted surfaces surrounding field mottled slightly darker irregular patches faint raised rim edge object aged areas smoother lighter brown wear exposed underlying material.