Caption

Sestertius (ear removed), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer Lucius Verus; obverse: bust of Lucius Verus, bare-headed, in armor and cloak (paludamentum), right, inscription IMP CAES L AVREL VS AVG; reverse: a ship with four rowers sailing left, Victoria at the bow; date: 162–163; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 32.5 mm; weight 19.51 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_118

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (6.3Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius ear removed Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Lucius Verus obverse bust bare-headed armor cloak paludamentum right inscription IMP CAES L AVREL VS AVG reverse ship four rowers sailing left Victoria bow date 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 32.5 mm weight 19.51 g axis 345° round worn metal object rough pitted surface showing mix brown dark brown greenish pale tan tones areas darker discoloration small patches green corrosion edges irregular slightly raised places faint raised profile suggestion textured border perimeter.