Caption

sestertius (ear removed), Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer; obverse: bust of Lucius Verus bare-headed, in armor and cloak (paludamentum), right, legend IMP CAES L AVREL - VS AVG; reverse: a ship with four rowers sailing left, figure of 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_119

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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 obverse bust Lucius Verus bare-headed armor cloak paludamentum right legend IMP CAES L AVREL - VS AVG reverse ship four rowers sailing left figure Victoria bow date 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 32.5 mm weight 19.51 g axis 345° round flat object rough pitted surface showing mix brown tan dark brown green gray tones edges slightly irregular worn visible crack near top leading small area surface chipped reveal silvery-gray material beneath texture corroded mottled darker speckles patches greenish discoloration.