Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer: Lucius Verus. Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus without a cap to the right, inscribed ERVS AVG. Reverse: Mars stands to the right, holds a spear in his right hand, rests his left on a round shield standing on the ground, inscribed TR P V – IMP S II. Date: 164–165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.99 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_132

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Rights managed

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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 issuer Obverse Head cap right inscribed ERVS AVG Reverse Mars stands holds spear right hand rests left round shield standing ground inscribed TR P V – IMP S II Date 164–165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.99 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile person's head relief centered white background object silver-gray subtle darker lighter areas showing texture slight irregularities edges profile features short curly hair beard visible contours shadows.