Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus without a cap to the right, legend 'ERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS'. Reverse: Mars stands to the right, holds a spear in his right hand, rests his left on a round shield standing on the ground, legend 'TR PV - 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_133

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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 Obverse Head cap right legend Ervs Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Mars stands holds spear right hand rests left round shield standing ground Tr Pv - 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 worn silver-gray surface sits white background faint raised incised outlines face suggest silhouette standing humanlike figure holding vertical staff pole subtle surface scratches small darker spots object’s edge slightly irregular darker places.