Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), posthumous; issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus bare, facing right, inscription D·VVS·VER·S around. Reverse: Eagle standing right, head turned left, inscription CONSE·CRA·O around. Iconography: eagles, animals; related to Lucius Verus iconography. After 169, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.63 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_188

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 posthumous issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse Head Lucius Verus bare facing right inscription D·VVS·VER·S Reverse Eagle standing right head turned left inscription CONSE·CRA·O Iconography eagles animals related Lucius Verus iconography 169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.63 g axis 0° roughly circular metallic object uneven slightly irregular edge showing worn textured surface visible scratches shallow grooves surface displays mix dark gray lighter silver tones subtle highlights areas sheen faint raised indented lines form irregular central pattern object sits plain white background.