Caption

Denarius of Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Head of Lucius Verus uncovered to the right, inscription IMP L VERVS AVG. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription PROV·DEOR·TR P II·COS II. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.04 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_403

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Rights managed

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30.8Mb (2.3Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3279 x 3279 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Head Lucius Verus uncovered right inscription IMP L VERVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand cornucopia inscription PROV·DEOR·TR P II·COS II Date 161–162 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.04 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn surface centered plain white background object primarily silver gray darker gray black patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised parts standing human- figure relief spherical shape hand vertical staff elongated item worn details suggesting draped clothing subtle texturing head body edge slightly irregular ridged ring raised decorative elements perimeter vary depth tone.