Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right, legend L·RVS·AVG·ARM·PAR, AX all around. Reverse: Parthian prisoner sitting to the right, hands tied behind his back, next to him a bow, quiver and shield, legend TR·PV·IMP·III·CO·II all around. Date: 165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Mint: Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.0 mm. Weight 2.32 g. Axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_146

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend L·RVS·AVG·ARM·PAR Ax Reverse Parthian prisoner sitting hands tied back next bow quiver shield legend TR·PV·IMP·III·CO·II Date 165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Mint Rome Coin Diameter 18.0 mm Weight 2.32 g Axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile head side view short textured hair beard surrounded rim faint decorative impressions object dark gray silver patina areas lighter gray wear small spot pale yellowish discoloration near edge.