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Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription VERVS AVG ARM PARTH M. Reverse: Parthian prisoner sitting right, his hands tied behind his back, next to him a bow, quiver, and shield, inscription TR PV IMP III COS II. Date: 165. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Material: coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.56 g; axis 180°. Subjects/iconography: prisoners; quivers; Parthians; bows; trophies; shields.

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Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription VERVS AVG ARM PARTH M Reverse Parthian prisoner sitting hands tied back next bow quiver shield inscription TR PV IMP III COS II Date 165 Culture place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Material coin Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.56 g axis 180° Subjects iconography prisoners quivers Parthians bows trophies shields circular metallic object worn raised profile person side view showing textured hair facial features surrounded ring raised decorative marks metal dark gray lighter silver highlights areas darker tarnish set plain white background.