Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucius Verus bareheaded and in armor, facing right; inscription 'RVS AVG - ARMENIA, S' all around. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a round shield standing on the ground; inscription 'RP IIII - IMP II COS II' all around. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameters 16.5 mm and 18.5 mm; weight 2.63 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_127

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55.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Bust Lucius Verus bareheaded armor facing right inscription Rvs Avg - Armenia S Reverse Mars standing right holding spear right hand resting left round shield standing ground Rp Iiii - Imp Ii Cos Ii Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 16.5 mm 18.5 mm weight 2.63 g axis 180 degrees worn round metallic object uneven edge dull silver-gray surface showing shallow irregular indentations raised outlines suggest faint impression standing figure object areas slight discoloration muted brownish tones small chips rim set plain white background.