Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), issuer: Lucius Verus. Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription L·RVS·AVG·ARM·PAR. Reverse: Parthian prisoner sitting to the right, hands tied behind his back, next to him a bow, quiver and shield, inscription TR·PV·IMP·III·CO·II. Date: 165. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin. Diameter: 18.0 mm. Weight: 2.32 g. Axis: 180 degrees. Icons: prisoners, quivers, Parthians, shields, trophies, bows; style/iconography of Lucius Verus.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L·RVS·AVG·ARM·PAR Reverse Parthian prisoner sitting hands tied back next bow quiver shield inscription TR·PV·IMP·III·CO·II Date 165 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium silver coin Diameter 18.0 mm Weight 2.32 g Axis 180 degrees Icons prisoners quivers Parthians shields trophies bows style iconography round dark gray coin- object worn textured surface showing scratches shallow relief central area depicts faint outline seated human figure second smaller seated figure object beside rim slightly irregular color palette includes shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.