Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer: Lucius Verus; date: 162–163; place: Rome, Roman Empire; obverse: head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, inscription IMP L VERVS AVG; reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription RP III, II; iconography: personifications (Providentia), globes, cornucopias; medium: silver coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.82 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_120

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55.1Mb (2.4Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer date 162–163 place Rome Roman Empire obverse head Lucius Verus uncovered right inscription IMP L VERVS AVG reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand cornucopia left inscription RP III Ii iconography personifications Providentia globes cornucopias medium silver coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.82 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile side view surrounded ring irregular raised marks dots object mostly silver-gray darker gray areas slight brownish discoloration places uneven slightly irregular edge.