Caption

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 with hands tied behind his back, next to him a bow, quiver, and shield, inscription TR P V IMP III COS II. Date: 165. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.56 g, axis 180°. Subjects/iconography: Lucius Verus; Parthians; prisoners; quivers; bows; trophies; shields.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_143

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Keywords

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 P V IMP III COS II Date 165 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.56 g axis 180° Subjects iconography Parthians prisoners quivers bows trophies shields worn round metallic object uneven edge showing areas dark gray silver hints brownish patina surface textured scratched appearance raised recessed shapes forming indistinct relief profile human figure animal- shape adjacent lighting creates subtle highlights shadows across object's surface object set plain white background.